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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Question Lift blocks or AAL

Which is better? I already have a level kit on the front of my 06 FX4 and i already notice that the front sits a tad higher and im gettig ready to put a topper on it so i know it will sag a little more. What do you guys think i should do?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Add-a-leaf.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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Blocks. (Don't stack them though)
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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I'd go with the Skyjacker Add-a-leaf. It'll rasie the rear about 2".
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 03:58 AM
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I have AS 2" lift in the front and AS 3"blocks in the rear that puts it at 1" higher in the rear.(Blocks easer to install and not a harsh ride)

John
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Does the AAL change the quality of the ride? Does it make it stiffer?
 
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Thumper,

I know you're a Gator fan - but your other sig chick was hotter.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Thumper,

I know you're a Gator fan - but your other sig chick was hotter.
It's showing up at the Gator chick!? Wierd. JBMX was supposed to help me out but it doesn't even show up for me. . still the same signature!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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I vote Block, Add a leafs do nothing to correct improper pinion angle due to uncreased hieght, they had stiffness that is uneeded, and when empty you'll likely have the rear catch air over speed bumps. I rep Superlift, and there is a reason that 99% of our kits come with Blocks rather than AAL's unless it's just completely necessary.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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If you don't need the extra carrying capacity I would go with blocks. As the AAL will stiffen the ride up some.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Blocks are cheaper and easier to do. I dont really haul alot of heavy stuff and dont want to change the way it rides now kind of stiff. Just was wondering if either way would work.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigfootscrew
Blocks are cheaper and easier to do. I dont really haul alot of heavy stuff and dont want to change the way it rides now kind of stiff. Just was wondering if either way would work.
If your comparing most AAL to say the Autospring 3" block, your spending about the same. As for easier to install, its really about the same. With the AAL you just have to take out the center bolts as well which is easier than changing your oil.

I actually think my ride is better with the AAL than it was stock. After I installed the front leveling kit, I always felt that the rear squated really bad when I hit the gas from a stop. This could be due to the 06/07's having 1 less leaf in the back. Bumps may be a tad more stiff, but the road feels smoother.. Hard to explain.
 
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