rear add a leaf

[ricks94]

I was considering a 4" suspension lift and I was wondering what your thoughts are on rear add a leafs. Mainly since I don't really have the ability to switch the rear axle to below the leaf springs.

 

[Jlaudio_explorer]

I think if you add a leaf and you don't have the springs on top of the axle you wont get any lift just a stronger set of springs. Don't quote me on this I just don't see that working.

 

[Dannyboy]

you actually will gain lift, usually about 1.5-2", add shackles for another 2" or so.

 

[corkey]

the rear add a leaf adds 2 inches to the rear , as it replaces a spring in the pack ,
so with a set of warrior shackles,and add a leaf, you should get about 3 1/2 inches of lift total , providing the springs you are adding the leaf to are not bagged out,,
the front is easier to get 4 inches of lift , a set of f-150 coil seats , and a bit more spring,and 4 inches is done,, you could do 4 inches or close at both ends fairly cost effective,,

 

[Jlaudio_explorer]

I was thinking about adding a leaf to the bottom not the top. Sorry not thinking str8.

 

[ricks94]

I don't think the springs are wasted yet.. With add a leafs and shackles I might be able to install a 4" lift to the front then?

I have seen 5.5 suspension lift kits and they say rear axle kit included but I'm assuming that would require cutting and re-welding correct?

 

[Steve 99 5.0]

I just added 2 ranger leaves to each spring pack in my 99 limited and got 3.5 inches of lift in the rear. Been driving it for 3 weeks and no settling.

 

[rngmStr]

with the SUPERLIFT Spring Over Axle kit # 1160. Has tabs that will rest on the current perches. No welding, however welding is suggested as the brackets have slight play...................

 

[ricks94]

I found another thread here about that rear Superlift axle kit. I like that idea for the rear axle..