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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Ive searched and I can't find this answer. I want to do a leveling kit on my truck and want the add-a-leaf for the rear, I've seen kits on eBay and was just wondering if anyone has got one from there or not. Any help would be awesome I appreciate it guys!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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I just installed a 2 inch leveling kit from auto spring. I got it from eBay.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by meceres
I just installed a 2 inch leveling kit from auto spring. I got it from eBay.
Did you get the Add-a-leaf as well? How was the install on it?
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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What year of truck do you have and do you tow or haul a lot? Aal stiffens the ride when not loaded. You could do bigger rear blocks if you just want it higher.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I would honestly just do the front leveling kit 2-2.5 inch.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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I have an 08, yeah I haul my 26ft boat and my 20ft enclosed trailer. The stiff ride doesn't bother me at all.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by KC-F150

Did you get the Add-a-leaf as well? How was the install on it?
I just did the leveling kit. I don't tow anything. The install is not that bad for the leveling kit. Just make sure you get all the tools you need before staring the job. I did it myself in my garage and it was the first time. Just watch some videos from YouTube that will also help.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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If you do level the truck be sure and do an alignment afterwards. That being said, i would not recommend doing either of these. if you want height a true suspension lift is the way to go although it will be more expensive. A large leveling kit (anything over 2") is hell on your cv shaft angles. Add-a-leafs also come with their own problems. They are much more stiff than factory leafs and over time the factory leafs will actually bend around the add-a-leaf causing them to permanently warp. just my .02
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Thanks for your input, on the fence on what to do now.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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It all depends what you want to do.

Do you just want to lift the truck?

Do you want to level the truck, but you're afraid of it sagging when you tow?

Or maybe you just wanted to know if the kits on ebay are any good?

You have options. You can put blocks in the back....you can put airbags in the back....

Honestly....I would suggest searching this forum a little harder. Not because I'm trying to be the "search police", but I really feel you'll get a lot more info if you can dig up a bunch of threads on the subject.

You can see how just one post from someone that's against leveling kits has thrown you off. Get more info. Decide what you want and we can help you get there.
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