I have a 2002 F150 2WD and I am thinking about installing an AAL(add-a-leaf). It looks like my best option is a Rough Country application that raises the rear 1.5''-2''. I am not wanting a ton of lift, but I am looking to improve the ride and eliminate the sag in the back. Rough Country suggests longer shocks for the rear, but they are not required.

Any thoughts on installing longer shocks? Or maybe just replace the originals shocks with a better set?

Thanks

 

longer shocks arent really needed. Replacing the original shocks would be a good idea though.

an aal will make the ride a little rougher. i personally dont like mine a whole lot. im looking into this right now: http://www.hillbankmotorsports.com/p...ducts_id=30564. idk if this is right for you but its something to look at

 

Ya, I have heard that the ride is not as great with AAL.

 

just get a block for the rear.

 

I think I am going to go with the Ride Rite air bags. I've heard a lot of good things about them. Any opinions?

HYPO

 

Which would offer a poorer ride, a block or AAL? How about the performance of a block? Especially, under heavy loads?

 

a block will keep the factory ride. aal will make the ride a little stiffer.

 

I have an AAL on my truck and i want to get it off. The truck ride to rough with it.

I'm going with an block or stock height.

 

I personally like my AAL but I guess its a matter of personal preference. My truck is lifted so my stock ride has already been compromised. My friend on the other hand has a stock height Screw KR 4x4 with a level and AAL. His truck rides great we saw slim to no difference in the ride.

 

I think I am leaning toward putting in a block. I am only looking for 1.5''-2'' of lift max. Any suggestions?

 

You should try the block first its cheaper than the AAL. You might be able to get with someone who has a 4X4 with a lift and ask if you can have their factory 2" block.

 

Depends on what kind of load you're putting on your truck.
If you're hauling extra stuff in the box or have a trailer on the back, then an AAL is the only way to go IMO. With an AAL, you'll get an extra bit of load capacity from the extra leaf...this will stiffen up the ride some. It'll also help prevent spring wrap under heavier loads.
With a lift block, you'll keep the same load capacity as stock height just taller.

My preference is for a long AAL instead of a shorty. The short ones are usually the culprit when someone says they get a rough ride from an AAL.


My suggestion....
In general, lift blocks should be avoided. Yes I realize our 4wd trucks come with a block from the factory. The taller your block is, the more prone the truck will be to spring wrap (axle wrap, crow-hopping, whatever you want to call it) due to the increased leverage from the rotational torque of the axle.
If you're trailering, stay away from adding taller blocks period. If you just carry loads in the box, then it might be acceptable.