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Old 09-18-2015, 01:01 PM
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Hmm that might be a pretty good option... Any experience with them?
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I did some research and ordered the Roadmaster Active Suspension over the add-a-leaf. Should be delivered today and hopefully I have time to install it later.
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Would recommend RAS or air bags over the AAL. I've used AAL's in the past and while they help eliminate wheel hop, they also really stiffen the ride depending on what arch / lift you go with. If the primary objective is to reduce squat during towing I's personally go with air bags.
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Id rather not void warranty... Does any of these not void warranty? If not then which is easy to install and uninstall?
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Anyone try the Timbren kit?
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I have used Timbrens in the past but they get a little bouncy when loaded up. I added add a leafs made by a spring shop that added 750 lbs to my spring capacity over stock. Installed were about $400. Raised my rear back to stock height when loaded and kept the suspension from hitting the bump stops any more. Stock suspension on '15 is just too soft from the factory if the truck is used daily as a truck.
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Originally Posted by KEVININCHICAGO
I have used Timbrens in the past but they get a little bouncy when loaded up. I added add a leafs made by a spring shop that added 750 lbs to my spring capacity over stock. Installed were about $400. Raised my rear back to stock height when loaded and kept the suspension from hitting the bump stops any more. Stock suspension on '15 is just too soft from the factory if the truck is used daily as a truck.
Hmm what do you mean by "bouncy"? What essentially do they do?
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What I mean by bouncy is that the timbrens are really just a very large suspension stop that compresses over a larger distance made of a harder closed cell foam.
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Originally Posted by BoozeDaily
Are there any downsides to having an add-a-leaf? Like sprung weight or anything like that?

a rough riding truck springs to mind.... unless your loaded then its not so bad....

airbags are the way to go if your truck squats. course they aint cheap either

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