sargroup
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- September 8, 2009
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- City, State
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 94 XLT
Just added a set on a 94 4Dr 4x4 and what a difference.
I noticed the rear setting lower than the front with LH rear at 30.75" and RH rear at 31.0". The fronts were within 1/4" of each other at 32.5"
The ride was very choppy and even caused wheel hop in corners at speed on highway exit ramps.
Overall the vehicle had quite a "rake" appearance on level ground. Mounting my boat & trailer only exaggerated the stance making the rear end drop a full 2".
After reading the posts about the add-a-leaf, I was a bit skeptical since I've used the tension band style before with short term success. This style is a very simple bolt-on that applies tension to only the back half of the main or longest leaf in the pack. But after a year the additional tension would take its toll on the single leaf spring used and eventually make it worse.
So I decided to invest the $34 and a few hours labor. Thanks for the post listed on the site, it had a few tricks making the job simpler.
So, with the rear height now at an even 33.75", I decided to try that same exit ramp. No wheel hop! As for the boat & trailer hook-up, it only drops .5" now.
For those looking for a "relatively" simple and cheap fix for a drooping rear end, I recommend a ProComp add-a-leaf.
I noticed the rear setting lower than the front with LH rear at 30.75" and RH rear at 31.0". The fronts were within 1/4" of each other at 32.5"
The ride was very choppy and even caused wheel hop in corners at speed on highway exit ramps.
Overall the vehicle had quite a "rake" appearance on level ground. Mounting my boat & trailer only exaggerated the stance making the rear end drop a full 2".
After reading the posts about the add-a-leaf, I was a bit skeptical since I've used the tension band style before with short term success. This style is a very simple bolt-on that applies tension to only the back half of the main or longest leaf in the pack. But after a year the additional tension would take its toll on the single leaf spring used and eventually make it worse.
So I decided to invest the $34 and a few hours labor. Thanks for the post listed on the site, it had a few tricks making the job simpler.
So, with the rear height now at an even 33.75", I decided to try that same exit ramp. No wheel hop! As for the boat & trailer hook-up, it only drops .5" now.
For those looking for a "relatively" simple and cheap fix for a drooping rear end, I recommend a ProComp add-a-leaf.
