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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 12:46 AM
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Looking for a leaf that is a bit stronger and a bit longer on the rear end as long as front stays near stock. I want to try to stay away from bastard packs and I need good flex still. I have a large shackle I need to get rid of and I have about a 4 inch lift. I also have shackle relocation kit so I have wiggle room for shackle angles Please let me know what you used and maybe a picture.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 05:40 AM
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What?

You want to buy a new leaf pack or you're looking for a main leaf off some random vehicle?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by zombiexj
Looking for a leaf that is a bit stronger and a bit longer on the rear end as long as front stays near stock. I want to try to stay away from bastard packs and I need good flex still. I have a large shackle I need to get rid of and I have about a 4 inch lift. I also have shackle relocation kit so I have wiggle room for shackle angles Please let me know what you used and maybe a picture.
Look at OME's heavy duty 2.5" leafs. With the shackle relocation (assuming it gives 1.5" of lift) that'd put you around 4"...but you could always get an adjustable lift shackle to level the ride. Thats your best bet for having flex in the rear on a stronger leaf.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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I'm confused. 4" in the rear but "near stock" in the front? Wouldn't that look weird? You gonna haul ALOT of weight?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rmoore1031
I'm confused. 4" in the rear but "near stock" in the front? Wouldn't that look weird? You gonna haul ALOT of weight?
He said he already has a 4" lift...I read this to mean he wanted to leave the front as-is (not necessarily stock but...) and wanted to get rid of his lift shackle and replace with lift springs...
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Why won't you consider a bastard pack? Just curious.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rmoore1031
I'm confused. 4" in the rear but "near stock" in the front? Wouldn't that look weird? You gonna haul ALOT of weight?

I think he wants the front half of his leaf to remain the stock langth, so his axle location will not change and wants the rear half of his leaf longer to help with shackle angle.

Then again, maybe I'm wrong.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Take a look at this, it might help in your search, still probably gonna have to use a "bastard" main leaf but give it a look see what ya like
https://i.imgur.com/zLhAg.png

Happy Hunting
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