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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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Pretty straight forward:

Leaf springs are inverted. I don't want a big lift so don't try to persuade me

I have a 2.25 inch spacer (at least that's what it measured at) on the front. I want to match that height on the back with some lifted leaf springs. I have considered buying the Old Man Emu 3" springs and removing a leaf to see what I get. Then replacing rear shocks with some Monroes. But idk.

I'm a noob at this stuff. Tell me what to do that is the least amount of work possible! Rather not buy springs AND shackles. Nor am I putting a block there. That's what ruined it in the first place.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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My suggestion a quality (leaf/coil made in NA) lift package that includes the leafs/coils/shocks/hardware one kit that will do this and the only one I know of made in NA is the Rustys. The 3" full leaf/coil kit would only give 3/4" more than you have now with a much better ride and I doubt you would ever notice the 3/4" and for $438 total cost of the kit a bargain.


This way is the best and not half-azzed to start with. Like anything if done correctly the first time using good parts things last, the other way you do them over and over and cost 3x as much in the long run.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Thats exactly why I don't want a lift. The only sensible lift for me is a 3". An that would only give me an unnoticeable .75". I am satisfied with my ride quality. My shocks are all fine according to my mechanic friend's last inspection. So I don't want to spend $500 on a lift. I want ONLY springs or springs and rear shocks. Really looking for brands and options here.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 09:30 AM
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just get the 3" OME springs and some bilstien 5100s. The front sitting .75" lower wont be that noticeable.
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