Shackles vs. Add a leaf. Which would have more flex/articulation?

[KEbert]

I got quoted a price of about 150 to 200. But I think that was for a new main leaf as well. So it may be cheaper.

 

[taxx]

Have to chime in here...

I have full length add a leaves and it didn't hurt my flex. To get decent add a leaves go to a spring shop and tell them you need add a leaves and what you want to gain. They gave me big long springs and told me how and where to cut them. Worked great. I wouldn't re arch they will just flatten out again. Best solution is have a spring pack built to do what you want it to do.

 

[KEbert]

I agree. Full legnth ones will help flex. But the smaller ones like I have and that are made by aftermarket companies, are short and drastically reduse articulation.

 

[taxx]

I'm sure. The full length ones ran me around $60 for doing the work myself.