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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Ok guy/gals i am putting on a 2.5" leveling kit on my 07 4x4 and i heard some one say something about adding a leaf to the rear so that they could use the 3" spacer. Is there a such thing as adding a leaf and if so would that be enough to not put the control arms at radical angle??
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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I am pretty sure that the add-a-leaf really doesn't throw off your control arms, but the 3" spacer will. If you use your truck as a daily driver I would recommend not going over 2.5" and the leaf. It can prove to be bad on front end components, but no problems yet.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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so even if I add a leaf, I still shouldn't go over 2.5???
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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If you want it level, from what I have found (I have not installed a leveling kit and am not planning to) you should put in the 2" spacer. IF you are looking for a total lift then the 2.5" and a leaf.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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so what you are telling me is that if i put the 2.5 on then my truck will sit higher in the front than the back???????????????????
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by onelildude
so what you are telling me is that if i put the 2.5 on then my truck will sit higher in the front than the back???????????????????
every truck is different. some level off at 2", some at 2.5" get out a measuring tape and find out what your truck needs
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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leave it alone or go air ride
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by luckythirteen13
every truck is different. some level off at 2", some at 2.5" get out a measuring tape and find out what your truck needs
Yes i agree! Check it before you start modifying stuff.
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