Has anyone removed their overload leaf from their stock spring pack? I have the 7700 package and the rear springs are too stiff. I just got the airbags from Summit racing for $173.00 delivered so I don't need that leaf. I want to know how much drop you get and the ride quality afterwards. Thanks

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Badd Andy

2001 Toreador
F-150 Supercab XLT
7700lb, 5.4L, 4R100
Tow Packg, 3.73
DRL Foglite mod
Headlites Relayed
A/C cutout switch
RS 9000's all around
Bug & Wind deflectors
Dupli-color bed
Lund Premier Tonneau
Short rubber antena
98 ANGLER 8.6 Camper
95 Windstar w/replaced head gasket
97 Susuki Bandit 1200
87 Yamaha XT-350

 

When i lifted my truck i removed the overload leaf when i put in the add-a-leafs. No difference in ride quality at all. The overload leaf doesn't do anything unless you put 1,000 lbs of cargo in your bed and drive down a bumpy road. The drop will be the thickness of the spring, about 1/2".

-Jon

 

Keep in mind that under hard accelleration, the overload leaf can help keep the rear end from doing a wrap or rolling motion from the torque. This will cause loss of useable power and can damage the drivetrain and can also cause premature breakage on the other remaining springs.

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Steve
Mine:
1999 F-150 Sport Supercab
Bright Red 4.6L Auto
Billet Grill, Billet Ant, Clear Corners, Sony CD Player, Pioneers in all doors, Kicker 100si Amp, MTX preformed underseat box. Fiberglass Bed Cover
Hers:
2000 Expy Sport
Black, Grey Leather 5.4L
Clear Corners, Alpine CD Player, Punch 150 Amp, JL Audio preformed sub box in rear panel.