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Old 08-15-2012, 11:49 AM
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I added add aleafs and i feel like i had better flex when it was stock! Would it be a bad idea to take add a leafs out and put blocks?? And what are some junk yard leafs i could get and get more flex out of??
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Blocks suck. Never use blacks. Axle wrap will be bad, and the leafs will wear prematurely.

And AALs suck for flexing. Your adding more melaterial that has to bend to flex, whoch is obviously going to make it more difficult.

Going with a pack thats not stuffed with extra leaves and instead using a relocation bracket and longer shakles will be better.
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Better off just getting new leaf springs. Add a leaf are not that good.
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If i had to choose between the two, aal. But new leaf packs are the best.
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So what r some good spring i can get? I heard f150 springs are good. But Idk if there off a 2wd or 4x4. and i eventually want to get the shackle relocator kit so i can run longer springs!
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
Better off just getting new leaf springs. Add a leaf are not that good.
Unless your talking specifically about ride quality or flex they are fine.

My AALs have been taking a beating for well over 3 years now, not a single sign of any sagging or anything.

They are also BDS full length AALs, but still...
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