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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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add a leaf

i want to get some add a leafs to raise the rear of my truck. i already have a 6in fabtech lift but i was wondering if the shocks will overextend or not, and also what leafs would you recomend
 
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Old May 23, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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I have procomp, so far so good. And havnt heard any complaints from anyone else.

The add a leafs give you between 1 3/4 and 2 1/4 of lift. I got about 2in, maybe a tad less. Your going to want to find out how much more your shocks will extend.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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I got the superlift AAL for my 97. I believe they're a little different than the procomps in that the leaf is short and goes on the bottom of the pack instead of the top of the pack like the procomps. They say the bottom ones are a little rougher suspension like mine, but who knows. I did'nt notice much of a difference. I got 2.5 inches of lift out of easy.
 
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Old May 28, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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GQQSE.....does your add a leaf go on the very bottom or is the over load spring underneath it??
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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The overload spring goes underneath it. Sorry so long to get back with ya.
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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a small lift

If I wanted to life my truck a little about 2-3". Could I just add a leaf and turn up my torsion bars. Right know I have Rancho 9000's if I do this, the shocks should be able to handle it, Right?
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Your shocks will prob be OK. An add a leaf will get you 2in in the back, if you want more than that get a 2 1/2 or 3in block.

You will be maxing out your torsion bars by lifting your front end up 2in.
 
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