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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Supersprings or AAL's?

I want to add some extra support in the rear of my truck. What do you guys recommend? Should I add a leaf? or go with the easier method supersprings? I don't like how soft the back end is and sags the moment I put any sort of load in it.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Have SS for 4 months now... very happy. Would get again.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Did they lift your back end up? If so how high? Is your ride stiffer?

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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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I measured, very slight lift perhaps 1/8th inch top rear wheel well, but my leafs were tired too. So from fatory to this probably no diff.

Rides fine unless you hit a deep pot hole then it get stiff quick. But keep in mind in summer I run 65lbs in my tires so its a stiff ride regardless. Now that camping season is done I'll drop psi and be able to give some better feedback.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Ok cool. See I wouldn't mind a slight lift so when I carry my usual 300 lb loads the back would sag to it's original height so to speak. I think I am going to go this route and pair with the bilstein 5100's when they come out for my truck.

I read somehwere on here that there are different settings on the supersprings? One might be slightly higher and stiffer? I dunno...
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Yup I'm on loosest setting. One hole tighter and you'd get a lift. Two and even more.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Nice! Are they pretty simple to install? Do you have any pics of them?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Also, how much did they run you?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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Im not sure what AALs are but did you think about trying air bags, either from Firestone or air lift? Im gonna get a set and try em.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Chepaest site was realtruck.com, autoanything close will match. Can't recall $379 rings a bell w/mouting kit which u need. I'll have to check. Free shipping...

V easy to install just have to remember to put em far enought back on leaf as per website instructions. Can't be fwd as you'll have clearance issues as front leaf support is half under the frame.

If you get that far let me know.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Hmm they are quite pricey compared to an AAL. Obviously there really isn't much labor involved on the SS's so that saves some install $ and time. I will have to see how much I can shell out this month lol.
 
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