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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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Alright yall need some help/advice. My truck is starting to really sag in the rear and I know its not shocks cause i just replaced them not too long ago so my question is can i just put a add a leaf in the rear to bring back some height and which add a leaf should I get like skyjacker or pro comp? So far ive only found these two companys that make them for my 97. and how hard is it to install myself? Thanks guys
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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Just did an aal last summer , easy install ( I have air tools that helps ) one man job. Got mine from 4wheelparts, can't remember the brand though. You just need a couple of large C clamps some deep well sockets a floor jack and some jack stands.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
Just did an aal last summer , easy install ( I have air tools that helps ) one man job. Got mine from 4wheelparts, can't remember the brand though. You just need a couple of large C clamps some deep well sockets a floor jack and some jack stands.
You beat me to it. We usually go back and forth on answering these AAL questions. Mine still sits too high though
Ignore my puppy pic lol
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
Just did an aal last summer , easy install ( I have air tools that helps ) one man job. Got mine from 4wheelparts, can't remember the brand though. You just need a couple of large C clamps some deep well sockets a floor jack and some jack stands.
Ok cool ive got all the tools to do it just not the know how lol
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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You beat me to it. We usually go back and forth on answering these AAL questions. Mine still sits too high though
Ignore my puppy pic lol
I really thjnk mine is at least a 1 lower than what it was 3 years ago
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Can't ignore the puppy, what's wrong with you? You ignore them they get mad and chew stuff or pee on the rug. Hahaha nice looking dog, but of course now you have to see mine.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
Can't ignore the puppy, what's wrong with you? You ignore them they get mad and chew stuff or pee on the rug. Hahaha nice looking dog, but of course now you have to see mine.
Good lookin Shepard- always loved them
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jferg92
Good lookin Shepard- always loved them
Originally Posted by jollyroger331
Can't ignore the puppy, what's wrong with you? You ignore them they get mad and chew stuff or pee on the rug. Hahaha nice looking dog, but of course now you have to see mine.
both of yall have some gorgeous dogs lol jferg how much higher did it lift your rear end
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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I chose the 0-1.5" and it brought me up 2"
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 09:35 PM
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I chose the 0-1.5" and it brought me up 2"
and you went with pro comp? how is the ride with them?
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