surferguy001

I dont drive rough, or at least try not to, but there are many places around here in Southern California where even going 5-10mph will cause the front end to bounce off the ground a considerable amount. Mainly trying to get to shooting ranges on BLM land. My $50 3" level has held up to all that abuse close to a year so i'd imagine rough country would be strong enough? I'm not really willing or capable to dish out another thousand for the same product with a different name, yet... Haha one day

farm_boy23

Haha I hear ya man. My truck goes through hell having to cut across a cow pasture trying to catch up to calves so I can tag them. I would more than likely get a leaf spring rear lift but that's only because I wouldn't want my rear axle left behind me either. But here again if and when I get a lift for my truck I'll be taking it a little easier. So more or less it just all depends on your driving style.

farm_boy23

What is y'alls opinion on a body lift?

surferguy001

Adding leaf springs to the back, good or bad for towing? My boat (well project boat, rebuilding the motor right now) has a wet weight of ~9,000 pounds. It drops the bed about 3-4 inches when its on my hitch!

farm_boy23

dag gum man you could get by with the blocks but have you heard of the helper springs?


http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/load-s...FcIv4AodeiIA5g

smurfs_of_war

Better for towing than a block, but having an extra leaf- I am thinking I might try bags next time. The extra leaf is awesome for loading heavy though

surferguy001

Haven't heard of the springs but i have looked into the air bags before.

smurfs_of_war

An add a leaf (extra spring) will lift the rear end a bit, but will also alleviate the bull dog appearance when you have a load on. Honestly- it was a great investment. The reason I would try bags next time is because it's stiffer than OEM for sure. I am on the fence though. All in all, best $180 bucks I've spent. The block will only raise it- but retain your OEM spring strength and rate which, if lifted or leveled, will put your headlights to the sky if you load it down.

surferguy001

So obviously i could combine the block or the lift, and spring for "sag" when towing. $180 is dirt cheap. Pretty simple instal? I don't like paying to get work done if i can do it. Cheaper, and its fun!

smurfs_of_war

Real easy to install, and you won't need an extra block. Just keep the OEM block. The leaf lifted my rear about 2", so its got a little rake still. I can load that thing like crazy and it doesn't droop.

Install was a cinch. Just make sure you clamp your existing pack. Your original ubolts should be fine to re-use as long as they aren't too gravel beaten. Also- get your thrust angle checked when you're done.Threw mine out a bit. The alignment pins aren't perfect