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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Stacking add a leafs?

Im in need of some more inches in the back and im trying to get 4 more inches. I was wondering if i can make my own leaf pack by adding 2 - 2'' add a leafs to my stock leaf springs? to get the 4''. I have a 5'' lift block 2'' lift shackles as of now and do not want to go bigger block nor can i afford a 5 or 6'' leaf pack.

If i can stack the leafs i know my ride will be stiff but that is fine with me. Any thoughts, opinions, help, maybe anyone has done this before?
 
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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The only way I can think of it even remotely working would be if you did it with a long aal and a short aal. But even then I'm not sure if it'll work.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 01:42 AM
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You know what dude; I know you say you don't care, but you should. Don't red-neck your truck like that. For one thing, stacking leafs like that is certainly a bad design idea and I'd even venture to say its potentially unsafe regardless of the ride. Stacking add-a-leafs on the mess you already have just doesn't sound good at all. Save your money and do it right! You'll be much happier and most likely a lot more prouder of your efforts in the long run.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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As previously stated, dont stack. id wait for the money to show for leaf packs, and put it to good use.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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As previously stated, dont stack. id wait for the money to show for leaf packs, and put it to good use.
x2, and search ebay. I found 4" lift leaf springs for my truck for $250, surley thats as much as 2 add A leaf sets. That was 4 years ago so i dont know if they can still be found that cheap but look, there out there.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Well, if it ain't smeLLy Toolbag! Where ye been, feller? Have a nice 'vacation', didje? I didn't 'spect to see y'all back so soon - really. New IP addy?

I'm surprised the other veterans didn't recognize you.

I say go fer it. Hell, duct tape them sumbitches together. Ye be aight.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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I guess me and dewser were the only ones to recognize the name haha.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Wow i didn't realize i would get bash so hard for this. Anyway im going to look around for a cheap set of lift leafs. But if i cant i think i will try a short and long leaf.

Galaxy- Mess i already have? What is the mess i already have?

And thank you for the kind words Dewser. I kinda wanted to start over and not be a **** like on some my the posts in my last name but your making that hard for me to do.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Well, if it ain't smeLLy Toolbag! Where ye been, feller? Have a nice 'vacation', didje? I didn't 'spect to see y'all back so soon - really. New IP addy?

I'm surprised the other veterans didn't recognize you.

I say go fer it. Hell, duct tape them sumbitches together. Ye be aight.

I had a strong feeling it was him, but decided to give him a chance of not being the same ole Toolbag and kept my mouth shut.

Better just now tool-j, Dewser aint gunna let this go
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lltoolj02
Im in need of some more inches in the back and im trying to get 4 more inches. I was wondering if i can make my own leaf pack by adding 2 - 2'' add a leafs to my stock leaf springs? to get the 4''. I have a 5'' lift block 2'' lift shackles as of now and do not want to go bigger block nor can i afford a 5 or 6'' leaf pack.

If i can stack the leafs i know my ride will be stiff but that is fine with me. Any thoughts, opinions, help, maybe anyone has done this before?
I see what you're doing here... and I think it's hilarious.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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What am i doing? I made this thread as a serious thread. I dont understand what the big deal is. So what im asking about stacking add a leafs. Its not like im asking about stacking blocks. cmon now give me a break
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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They call em bastard packs in the offroad world. Nothing wrong with adding leafs to a pack. 2 AAL will ride like hell though. Very stiff. Offroaders are mixing leafs to find a nice balance between height and flex.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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They call em bastard packs in the offroad world. Nothing wrong with adding leafs to a pack. 2 AAL will ride like hell though. Very stiff. Offroaders are mixing leafs to find a nice balance between height and flex.
mixed leafs are different than stacking add-a-leafs...
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lltoolj02
What am i doing? I made this thread as a serious thread. I dont understand what the big deal is. So what im asking about stacking add a leafs. Its not like im asking about stacking blocks. cmon now give me a break
we done gave you a break, now we're telling you not stack AAL's for safety reasons (not yours, the safety of others around you)...
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
mixed leafs are different than stacking add-a-leafs...
How? JW? I'm not standing for toolbag.

You can stack AAL its just going to ride like a brick. And probably wreak his main leaf after awhile.
 

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