My steering wheel was off too after I installed the 800# leafs. I think it was also to the right but I can't remember. I went ahead and had a four wheel alignment done and it was good after that.

 

Driftboater
I'm debating between the 998# and 1242# leafs.
What made you decide on the 998#s?
Would you buy the same if you were to do it again? Or go heaver?

 

I would venture to say and hope that it would not, but I can't answer that with any certainty.




I decided on the 998lb set at the recommendation of one of the generalspring shop guys I spoke to on the phone. The main reason is I have a leer topper on my truck which is a constant load of 300+lbs. I don't tow heavy loads or load the bed with really heavy stuff on a consistent basis to warrant the 1242lb set. I have driven on two long road trips since installing, including washboard dirt roads, and really like the ride. The setup hasn't detracted from the overall ride comfort, yet feels sturdier and less bouncy on bumps without feeling stiff or jolty like a heavy/super duty.

 

It sounds like the 998# leafs will do the job for me and not ride like a dump truck.
Thanks for the info.

 

I emailed General Spring with this

I have a 2013 F150 crew cab 6'6" bed 4x4.
I also have a Lear fiberglass topper that is on all the time.

The truck rides empty (except for the topper) about 40% of the time.
The rest of the time, I have 300#-600# or more weight in the bed.
I also will tow a 4000# trailer with this loaded weight (tongue weight of
500#-600#) I also have a 5000# camper trailer that I tow with an empty bed
(tongue weight of ~600#).

I'm looking at your add a leafs
http://www.generalspringkc.com/Add_a...012_s/1995.htm

I'm debating between the 998# and 1242# leafs.
I don't mind a firmer ride but don't want it to ride like a dump truck when
empty.

What would you suggest?

Chris

And their reply was
Hey Chris,

I would go with the 998 because the 1242 gets to being a very firm ride when
not loaded. The 998 increased the ride firmness but with the weight you're
carrying I think it would be the best match for you.

General Spring of Kansas City
915 E 56 Hwy
Olathe, KS 66061
888-829-0619

I ordered the 998#ers.

 

i ran airlift bags on my07 and was hauling about 7500# trailer. this worked perfectly for me and i will be adding these to my new rig asap. i liked the height adjustment as i ran a couple of different size trailers and when i wasnt hauling i had a factory ride. just my 2 cents.

 

Oooo....air bags are the "Holy Grail",.....they are a must have -period! Especially when towing some weight.

 

i also installed the general spring 802 pound option. this resulted in 1.75" change in height in the rear. seems to be a little more than others in this thread. My truck did not have the additional plate spacer as shown earlier in the thread. hardest part of install is removal of the clips.

 

You'll always get personal experiences and each of us have different tolerances and expectations. Because of my experience with 4x4's (I'm 50), I always steer clear of "add-a-leafs". They're just generic and not specific to your spring pack and "could" off-set your ride by uneven break-in and leaving your ride lopsided. I know from previous attempts. I highly recommend a proper lift designed for your vehicle so you can rest assured you'll be ok while 4x4ing. Don't go cheap friend. Many will respond saying their ride and experience is just fine, but there are many that didn't work and left the owner in deep debt from repairs while 4x4ing. Just a thought friend.

 

I installed my 998# leafs today. It took about two hours. That includes beveling the ends with a grinder and giving them a coat of paint.
The install was straight forward. The hardest part was man handling the leafs. Also getting the axle out of the way enough to get the center pins in. The drivers side has some limitations with the parking brake cables, the ABS wires and the brake lines.

After a short ride, I can barely feel a difference but it did regain some height.
I took out the 1.25" block and mounted the axle right to the springs. Even losing the 1.25" I gained 1" on passenger side and 1.75" on the drivers side (1/4 tank of gas). Now the rear sits level. It always was low on the drivers side.

My goal was to carry the daily weight better (empty truck with a 300# topper). And carry the weight better when loaded or towing. The stock suspension did a pretty good ride but I prefer less sag when loaded. I'm loaded and/or towing probably 75% of the time.