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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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I found its cheeper to buy oem leaf packs then buy an AAL lift kit, rather then buy a lift with full packs... Anyone agree?
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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OEM leaf pack gives you OEM height. Is that what you're trying to achieve?
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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I bought OEM leaf springs along with a AAL if you want I will let you know how well it worked out.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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how much are you saving? seems like the AAL are only s temporary thing.... the OEM springs will sag out and negative arch... like mine
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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I paid 100 for the OEM leaf springs because I work at a car dealership and then bought the AAL with my lift because I didn't see the point in getting a full leaf pack and yeah I know some people don't get that lucky to getting some for that amount of money but you never know.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Juan4you
OEM leaf pack gives you OEM height. Is that what you're trying to achieve?
Buy oem pack then buy add a leaf kit vs full pack kit
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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I doing the same, I don't see the harm as long as it a full length AAL. My buddy bought a 01 brand new and put a AAL on after a couple hundred miles, there isn't any sag
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest

Buy oem pack then buy add a leaf kit vs full pack kit
Yup, was just waking up from a nap and didn't read it right sorry about. If you go with a 3" or 3.5" full leaf pack, I think would be a great investment in the long run. IIRC ZONE has a 3" full, and I know RE had a 3.5" full. With added weight from accessories you would be better off. Just depends on size bumpers, rack, gear in the back. How much cheaper is a new OEM W/ aal, compared to the roughly $250 you could at Serious Offroad?
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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I'm not trying to spend over 500... Lol I have the 242 so I'm hoping a t case drop will work..do I need to get new brake lines too? What about gears for the diffs?
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Still haven't stated how much of a lift you want. You can relocate the brake lines. Gears depends in your tire size and the performance you want on/offroad.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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3" lift on 30-31's. High performance
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