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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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to give you an idea stock vs my truck

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Thank you, you've made my decision easier. AAL's it is then, possibly new springs as well, wouldn't hurt.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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For the leaf springs, add a leaf, hangers, u bolts the works everything you could possibly need it costed me right around $450 and FYI with 1 1/2 add a leaf your shocks will be fine if you go 2in or above it will require new shocks
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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For the leaf springs, add a leaf, hangers, u bolts the works everything you could possibly need it costed me right around $450 and FYI with 1 1/2 add a leaf your shocks will be fine if you go 2in or above it will require new shocks
It's about time for new shocks anyway. I've got to fix the front suspension first, it's squeaking bad. I think it's the control arms and the bushing on the Pittman arm. I lost .25" of lift up front somehow, it was maxed at 24.25", now both sides are right at 24". But once the front is fixed I'm definitely doing the rear to get it level with the front. Thanks for all of the info man.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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I have the exact opposite problem, lol. I'm at 24.25 and the rear is still higher than the front. :0/
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:39 PM
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I have the exact opposite problem, lol. I'm at 24.25 and the rear is still higher than the front. :0/
That's odd, lol. How'd that happen?
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:49 PM
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No clue. Everything looks stock in the back. I even put a heavy Tonneau cover on it to help lower it and it didn't drop an inch.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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Just pick up set of 7700 rear leafs. They will add a slight rake that is barely noticable along with a slightly higher payload along with better towing abilities.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolvee
I have the exact opposite problem, lol. I'm at 24.25 and the rear is still higher than the front. :0/
me too I was thinking of buying the rough country leveling kit and just leaving the rear blocks out since I have the add a leafs
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BFP F150
me too I was thinking of buying the rough country leveling kit and just leaving the rear blocks out since I have the add a leafs
You remove the rear block and your truck will be sqauting. Torsion keys just kill front suspension components.
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Just pick up set of 7700 rear leafs. They will add a slight rake that is barely noticable along with a slightly higher payload along with better towing abilities.
I was told they wouldn't fit. Will they bolt right up? Do you think it will still take with my front end turned up like it is?
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