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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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Hey guys, so I am getting a 4 inch BDS lift next month. It either comes with new 4 inch springs (extra $450) or dual add a leafs for $150. I for sure do not want to do blocks in the rear, but im worried that the add a leafs will sag after awhile. I do not tow/pull with it much a year, if at all. So should I be worried that the add a leafs will sag and fail, but what experience have you had with them/opinions.
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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normally add-a-leafs will only lift you 2" then you add a 2" block with it to get 4" total. i've never seen a 4" add-a-leaf.

you will sag out actual lift springs before you sag out an add-a-leaf, they really stiffen up your ride, while lift springs are designed for off-roading so they have lots of flex and are soft, thats why when you see a lifted truck towing it looks like the rear bumper is dragging the ground

that is just a small stock trailer...
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Yeah its a 2 inch add a leaf and 2 inch block. I want my truck to ride about like it does stock. If it rides a tad rougher that would be okay too. So do you think I will be alright with the add a leafs?
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