Add-a-leaf Or Monroe Load Handlers
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12-03-2002, 03:31 PM
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Add-a-leaf Or Monroe Load Handlers
OK WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD BE BETTER FOR ADDING MORE LOAD CAPACITY ON MY 98 150 EXTENDED XLT 4X4. I WAS WONDERING IF I SHOULD GO WITH THE ADD-A-LEAF OR THE MONROE SENSA TRACK LOAD HANDLERS WITH THE SPRINGS ON THEM. ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE WITHER ONE OF THESE ON THER RIDE AND CAN TELL ME WHAT THEY THINK, THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF IT ALL! I REALLY NEED TO ADD SOME LOAD CAPACITY ON MY TRUCK AND WOULD LIKE TO KOW ABOUT A FEW OF MY OPTIONS FROM YOU GUYS!
THANKS FOR ANY INFO.
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THANKS FOR ANY INFO.
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12-05-2002, 06:12 PM
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12-06-2002, 01:46 PM
Technically, you are still supposed to stay within all the factory Gross Weight ratings, even when adding overload springs.
For example, I added a set of the Hellwig LP-25 overload springs. Great setup and work really well, and they are rated to be able to handle #2500. That does not mean I can just toss in an additional #2000 in the bed and call it good.......
What it does do is help keep the truck level when you do have a load. Before my overload springs, the truck would basically drop to the bump stops when I put #1000 in the bed. Now, I can put the same load in and it will only drop about 2" now.
So, while it would be phiscially possible to load more, like OT said, you still have the same axle and it's GAWR will not change, so just know that the tires, bearings, shackles are all still just a 1/2 ton capacity.
Oh yeah, the Add a leafs will actually lift the rear an additional 1-2". My setup did not give any lift.
For example, I added a set of the Hellwig LP-25 overload springs. Great setup and work really well, and they are rated to be able to handle #2500. That does not mean I can just toss in an additional #2000 in the bed and call it good.......
What it does do is help keep the truck level when you do have a load. Before my overload springs, the truck would basically drop to the bump stops when I put #1000 in the bed. Now, I can put the same load in and it will only drop about 2" now.
So, while it would be phiscially possible to load more, like OT said, you still have the same axle and it's GAWR will not change, so just know that the tires, bearings, shackles are all still just a 1/2 ton capacity.
Oh yeah, the Add a leafs will actually lift the rear an additional 1-2". My setup did not give any lift.
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12-11-2002, 05:51 PM
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SORRY GUYS I HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM MY COMPUTER!
I AM NOT LOOKING TO INCREASE THE LOAD WEIGHT I AM JUST LOOKING TO HELP WITH THE REAR END DROP WHEN LOADING ANY TYPE OF LOAD! I WAS THINKING THE MONROE LOAD HANDLERS BUT DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP THE SMOOTH RIDE (HEARD THEY RIDE LIKE A WAGON, BUT UNSURE IF THEY DO OR NOT) AND I WANTED THE ADD A LEAF TO RAISE THE BACK A FEW INCHES AND HELP OUT WITH THE REAR END DROP! I GUESS I AM JUST TRYING TO RAISE UP THE REAR A INCH OR TWO AND GIVE MYSELF LESS REAR END DROP WHEN I HAUL STUFF! (4WHEELER, WOOD, NOTHING EXCEDING THE LOAD CAPACITY!)
THANKS
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I AM NOT LOOKING TO INCREASE THE LOAD WEIGHT I AM JUST LOOKING TO HELP WITH THE REAR END DROP WHEN LOADING ANY TYPE OF LOAD! I WAS THINKING THE MONROE LOAD HANDLERS BUT DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP THE SMOOTH RIDE (HEARD THEY RIDE LIKE A WAGON, BUT UNSURE IF THEY DO OR NOT) AND I WANTED THE ADD A LEAF TO RAISE THE BACK A FEW INCHES AND HELP OUT WITH THE REAR END DROP! I GUESS I AM JUST TRYING TO RAISE UP THE REAR A INCH OR TWO AND GIVE MYSELF LESS REAR END DROP WHEN I HAUL STUFF! (4WHEELER, WOOD, NOTHING EXCEDING THE LOAD CAPACITY!)
THANKS
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