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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Add A Leaf & shocks [Re: averkam] #434464 04/15/04 07:44 PM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,878 Oklahoma M mt_goat Body Damage is Cool I did the re-arched and add-a-leaf thing too. It lasted for a few years. Then I went with the new $500 custom Alcan springs and they were too stiff and too high. I removed 2 leaves from each of the Alcan leaf packs and added the air shocks and I'm perfect. If I load up the back with stuff I'm good at about 80-90 psi in the shocks. If I'm empty in the bed 30 to 40 psi is great. It gives you great flexability for load leveling. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'm very happy with them. 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift, Alcan springs, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, TJM T-17, Warn m8000. Re: Add A Leaf & shocks [Re: mt_goat] #434465 04/15/04 08:59 PM Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 402 Holland, MI A averkam Mudrunner I stand corrected. I did not think about that. You are using them to complement your newer springs. I would not be very comfortable using them to effectively replace worn-out springs. When I had my springs re-arched the only reason the truck did not sit even lower is because they stopped on the over-load leaf. If I would have used air-shocks it would have been the only thing supporting my truck. 2000 Ext Cab SR5 4WD 2.7L 5-speed. Re: Add A Leaf & shocks [Re: averkam] #434466 04/15/04 09:14 PM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,878 Oklahoma M mt_goat Body Damage is Cool Quote You are using them to complement your newer springs. I would not be very comfortable using them to effectively replace worn-out springs. When I had my springs re-arched the only reason the truck did not sit even lower is because they stopped on the over-load leaf. If I would have used air-shocks it would have been the only thing supporting my truck You have a good point there. With my air shocks at zero pressure I sit about one inch low, with an empty bed. It just depends I guess how much you are sagging. With my old stock springs and the add-a-leaf, I was sitting about 2 inches low, with an empty bed. 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift, Alcan springs, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, TJM T-17, Warn m8000. Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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