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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Default Full leafs VS add a leaf

what are advantages to having full leaf springs as opposed to add a leafs when buying a lift kit?
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Full leafs give you the proper arch using 4-7 springs with the same spring rate rather than using 1 spring with an extremely stiff spring rate.

you get the proper eye to eye length with full leaf packs

it will last alot longer

it is the right way to do it and not a "band-aid"
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
Full leafs give you the proper arch using 4-7 springs with the same spring rate rather than using 1 spring with an extremely stiff spring rate.

you get the proper eye to eye length with full leaf packs

it will last alot longer

it is the right way to do it and not a "band-aid"
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And will save you a headache.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Add a leaf is simply a waste of money..
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