Add-a-leaf vs. new springs - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

rayfin interiors · 07-15-2011, 09:57 PM

83 chevy half ton 4x4 front. Springs are saggy and flat. What would be the height difference in add-a-leaf vs. new factory stock front springs? I only need 2-4 inches. Street truck.

rockbuggy84 · 07-16-2011, 10:14 AM

You can buy a set of used 2-4" springs all day on the cheap.

Loftis61 · 07-16-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rockbuggy84

You can buy a set of used 2-4" springs all day on the cheap.

This. Go get a set of 52's and never look back.

rayfin interiors · 07-16-2011, 12:34 PM

I thought about that. What needs to be changed besides the front mounts? I know there are a thousand articles on that subject...

Loftis61 · 07-16-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rayfin interiors

I thought about that. What needs to be changed besides the front mounts? I know there are a thousand articles on that subject...

Well, you can either make your own mounts and shackles like I did (ALOT MORE TIME CONSUMING), and save some coin, or you can just buy them. I recommend DIY4X just because theyre outta Iowa and I like to keep my money as local as possible.

Your spring pad width will still be the same, so your gonna need new U-bolts,U-bolt plates, solid front mounts, rear mounts for shackles, and shackles.

rayfin interiors · 07-16-2011, 08:44 PM

Great. That sounds like my plan. I can make the front mounts.

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rayfin interiors Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Member # 166702 Location: sioux city iowa Posts: 104	Add-a-leaf vs. new springs 83 chevy half ton 4x4 front. Springs are saggy and flat. What would be the height difference in add-a-leaf vs. new factory stock front springs? I only need 2-4 inches. Street truck.

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rockbuggy84 Gettin there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 45202 Location: Galt Ca Posts: 1,407	You can buy a set of used 2-4" springs all day on the cheap. __________________ Wheeling before all the dbags made it "trendy"

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