Josh_Br

I have a 1990 pickup, regular cab, 4x4. The rear end sags about 1" lower than the front. I know it's not much, but it bothers me. Does anyone know if 1" lift blocks exist? I can only find ones larger. Or is there a better solution?

Thanks,
Josh

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Add a leaf would fix your problem.

Josh_Br

Thanks man, looks like a good option.

Also, I did locate some 1" lift blocks on eBay after I posted.

niall

the add-a-leaf would still definately be the better way to go. blocks add extra stress to the suspension system, and only mask the problem of worn springs.

Josh_Br

My local auto parts store sells add a leaf kits that add a partial leaf above the leaf pack, on the front half. Online, I've found some that would actually add another leaf to the pack. Any thoughts on one vs. the other? Thanks

Co_94_PU

iTrader: (-1)

Someone will correct me maybe if I'm wrong. But I think the longer leaf would usually give a softer ride, a shorter leaf will need a higher spring rate and be more stiff.

I need new springs it's like riding a skate board on a cross cut sidewalk, ka-thunk-ka-thunk-ka-thunk.

Richard

long leaf add a leaf is your best bet , a short leaf can cause a harsher ride and bend the ends of the springs , with 1" block you might need longer u-bolts

Josh_Br

Thanks guys. I'll just plan on going with the longer add a leaf.

ThatGuy1295

Your right, but its a 1'' lift block, its not adding any stress. Its almost considered more of an adjustment then a lift. You'll find 1'' lift blocks under some trucks from the factory.

ThatGuy1295

Theres nothing wrong with a 1'' lift block

Josh_Br

Well, I got some add-a-leafs and finished installing them the other day.

The driver's side seems to be about where I hoped it would be. When I got that spring pack apart, one leaf was broken (the second one down). I had a replacement leaf made at a local drivetrain shop. So now it's three old leaves, one new leaf, plus the new add-a-leaf. I like how it's sitting.

The passenger side, however, is too high. The entire passenger side spring pack was replaced within the past couple years, before I bought the truck. It did not sit higher than the driver's side before the add-a-leafs, but with the add-a-leafs it is very noticeably higher. I am hoping that it will settle after a couple months, but I do question whether it will settle enough to match the driver's side. Any thoughts on this? Thanks

highonpottery

iTrader: (1)

i doubt they will match since one leaf set is nearly 2 decades newer and doesn't have the same wear. cheapest solution might be to pick up a set of used leafs and toss your add-a-leafs on those - this way you've got matching set.

Josh_Br

If it doesn't settle, maybe I'll just take the add-a-leaf out of the passenger side and see what I've got then. Stuff around here rusts so much....it was quite a chore to get that driver's side pack out and the center pin out. A lot of Q.T. with the angle grinder. Thanks for the idea though.

oldblue

a little late now but a zuk mod with some jeep springs would have been the easy and cheap route to go, and you could have gotten both sides even. might be worth looking into, sucks you already bought the add a leaf kit though.

Crapple21

I have some jeep springs I'd sell you for the zuk mod for 30 bucks plus shipping if you want to go that route

Josh_Br

Thanks for the offer, but I'm just gonna give the new setup some time and see how it goes. Wife wants the garage back

Josh_Br

After driving the truck around some, it seems like the suspension has chilled out. Maybe I should not have posted so soon about the one side sitting higher. I think it's all good now.

Thanks to the guys above who suggested going with the add-a-leaf. It really did what I wanted it to do, and it's nice to feel like the truck could haul a little extra, if it's ever needed.

Gizler00

iTrader: (1)

x2 on wabbits advice. I always always throw in an AAL. Gives a little lift plus a payload increase.
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I have also noticed that they do settle down after some time.

redbayredneck

Hate to threadjack, but are AAL's safe on the front axle, because I'm looking for a cheap way to get my truck back to semi-stock height all around.

lilyotaboy

I'm also interested in aal on the front