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AAL??? Noob question

Old Nov 26, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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so i have searched around on a few different sites and can't find the answer i'm looking for. the question is:

Are Add- A- leaf 's really that bad? For a first lift should i spend the extra dough on full leafs or would i be fine with AAL's.

Thanks for any help
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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they dont last forever like spacers and shackles.... for a first lift
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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From what I would say and know I would go with the full leafs. not add a leaf
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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add a leafs arent so bad, but they are sometimes temporary, some loose there arch and tend to sag down a little....
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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It all boils down to whether or not you take your rig off-road and if so, what's the terrain? While fine for milder trails, dirt roads, and the occasional mud puddle, they aren't long for this world if you tend to travel the harder trails. I started out with a 3.5" RE AAL...it didn't make it through the first summer.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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PINK!!
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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i have a 3" add a leaf Rough Country lift on my XJ. it's been 2.5 years now and no sag. I have a full size spare in the trunk too. 31" ProComp x-terrain on 15x8 soft 8s. size and dimension will give you a clue to what i carry with me everyday. also, in the trunk is a 30 foot metal chain, with a tow hitch with ball attached. I also have a 1 ounce sticker thay says, Work is for people who dont know how to fish. haha!
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