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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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How to i jack the back up a bit?

i just got the rancho 5000 put on and it seems now when ever i have anything in the back as of right now, 3 50pound bags of salt, that my back end will sag a bit, and i hate it!

what can i do so the back end is higher then the front at all times with minimal weight in the back?

im not talking alot just a inch or so....
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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1.5 or 2" AAL or cheaper is blocks
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Either you can do an add a leaf kit which will sacrifice a little bit of the rid quality on the truck and it will bring the end up a little and help a small amount with the sagging. But if you really want it to sit level under a load you should invest in a set of leveling lift air bags. That way you can adjust the air pressure in them to match up with the load you have on the truck or in the bed.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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i went to skyjackers website and they have nothing for add a leaf, for a 2002 f150 actually i did a google search for it aswell and there wasent much.

05 sprcrw im not sure if i want a aircompresser running in the truck, i had a friend with a s10 that was bagged and the compressor never stopped, i said it was cool but kinda hated it.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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nm i just found some on ebay.

is this something a mechanic can do?

or do i need to take it someplace special?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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With the firestone kits you dont need one it has a separate line to each bag and you just use your home air compressor to fill them and then you can just let the air out when your done.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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ha ha no you can do it your self it installs very similar to the add a leaf. It goes between the block and the leaf it comes with everything you need about an hour install is all it takes. If you do it always keep a min of 10psi in the bags. It will help the longevity of the bags.
 
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