add a leaf

[odogf150]

got into a discussion yesterday with a buddy about this.... is it possible to put a add a leaf into a full set of 5.5 inch rear springs? would some one remove the second from bottom leaf and install the add a leaf or just add the add a leaf with all lifted springs attached? this is for improvised lifting or just because the certain leaf is shot?? confusing i know

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I put an add a leaf in my 94 F150. I have the 3" wide springs, though. I took the spring pack apart and put the add-a-leaf on top of the bottom leaf.

It usually isn't to replace a leaf. It's usually to add lift and capacity to the truck.

Ryan

 

[Lost]

add it longer center bolt and new j bolt (I dont reuse)

 

[odogf150]

well i put it in and it lifted it maybe an inch rides a little better even with a load thanks fellas

 

[odogf150]

is it safe to add a long add a leaf and a short add a leaf in the same leaf pack? my intentions are to gain height and weight capacity and mainly to just not be using a block spacer. and it would look cool

 

[odogf150]

then being a grand total of 8 leafs in a originally 6 leaf pack

 

[O'Rattlecan]

It's safe, but it's going to start getting very stiff. Just keep them in order. You might have to start moving your shackle hanger if you're going to get all that arch.

Ryan

 

[odogf150]

ill be sure to keep em in order its a possibility that im going to have to move the shackle going to see about a long AAL

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Also keep in mind that when you move the hangers, you're axle is going to move as well. All the geometry starts to change for driveshafts and whatnot.

Ryan

 

[odogf150]

^^ didnt think there would be a possibility of the leafs doing all that... but no biggie i guess.