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Old 04-27-2010, 10:24 PM
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I've got a 97 XJ and recently put a Rough Country 3" AAL in my leaf pack. I really want another inch and a half back there, but don't have much coin. I'd rather throw on another leaf than put on longer shackles because leafs are easier to install.

So I have 2 questions:

1. How many s10 or dakota leafs would I have to add to get another 1.5" out of my stock pack with a 3" RC AAL already in it?

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2. Would the ride be much too stiff, or would it have any effect? It is already pretty stiff with the RC AAL on there.

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Through the AAL away and replace all except for the XJ main wil the S-10 leafs. Keeping the AAL will be too stiff to get any flex. Or add an extended shackle to what you have.
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I kept my Main leaf cut the s-10 main leaf to fit under it kept all the original leafs and the AAL from my 4.5 inch RC lift and one other S-10 leaf. I am pretty sure of this I did it a while ago so do not quote me on it. I have a pretty stiff ride though, Flex is not really an issue though. Speed bumps in a parking lot feel like I my axle is solid mounted to the frame rails.
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^How much extra lift did you get from the s10 in addition to the 4.5 AAL?
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