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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Hey y'all I work at Oreilly auto parts and I came across these leaf helpers and was wondering if they actually work I do haul scrap metal in the bed like engine blocks and lots of automotive parts just wondering if anyone on here has used them or now anything of them I can get them for about 35 an a pair come in te box and I can actually put one in from of my leaf and behind the axle pic below
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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IMO, no.


if you want more payload (but not too much where you should be using a 250) add more leafs to the pack. of course that will raise it up, so add some lowering shackles (to bring it back down) and there ya go. it will ride a little bit stiffer but...you have more payload.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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I wouldn't mind a 1 or 2 fr lift and get new keys and stay under te safe zone
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Well I wouldn't mid a little lift an get new keys and bars for the front and crank the keys to the safe zone
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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you can use your factory keys to lift it, crank em up, not all the way though. do not buy aftermarket keys...why would you buy another set that would do the same exact thing?

yeah go to a junk yard and get a spare set of stock leafs, then add a couple of the bigger ones to your pack. may need longer U-bolts.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Reason I buy new keys is because my keys are maxed at 22.5" and it's still not level
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FX4F1502002
Reason I buy new keys is because my keys are maxed at 22.5" and it's still not level
I bought some pro comp AAL's from summit two weeks ago and just installed them
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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How much was the AAL case I am on a budget of about 150-200
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Originally Posted by FX4F1502002
How much was the AAL case I am on a budget of about 150-200
$90 for the 1.5" lift
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jferg92

I bought some pro comp AAL's from summit two weeks ago and just installed them
Are those long or short leafs, and how much did it increase ride stiffness? I've been waiting 6 weeks on a set of blocks and I'm thinking of canceling the order and getting add-a-leafs.
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