Shackle or Add-A-Leaf
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Shackle or Add-A-Leaf
Hello everyone,
Currently have sways up front but still stock in the rear.
I want to lift the rear 1.5" and cant decide whether to go shackle or add-a-leaf. It will be paired with bilstein 5100s.
just have a few questions.
Which ones are easier to install?
Which one would give me more flex?
I dont do any heavy duty towing or loading.
Which one would you recommend and why?
I've done a search but couldnt find a definite answer.
any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
thanks,
-Bud
Currently have sways up front but still stock in the rear.
I want to lift the rear 1.5" and cant decide whether to go shackle or add-a-leaf. It will be paired with bilstein 5100s.
just have a few questions.
Which ones are easier to install?
Which one would give me more flex?
I dont do any heavy duty towing or loading.
Which one would you recommend and why?
I've done a search but couldnt find a definite answer.
any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
thanks,
-Bud
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Originally Posted by Bud
Hello everyone,
Currently have sways up front but still stock in the rear.
I want to lift the rear 1.5" and cant decide whether to go shackle or add-a-leaf. It will be paired with bilstein 5100s.
just have a few questions.
Which ones are easier to install?
Which one would give me more flex?
I dont do any heavy duty towing or loading.
Which one would you recommend and why?
I've done a search but couldnt find a definite answer.
any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
thanks,
-Bud
Currently have sways up front but still stock in the rear.
I want to lift the rear 1.5" and cant decide whether to go shackle or add-a-leaf. It will be paired with bilstein 5100s.
just have a few questions.
Which ones are easier to install?
Which one would give me more flex?
I dont do any heavy duty towing or loading.
Which one would you recommend and why?
I've done a search but couldnt find a definite answer.
any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
thanks,
-Bud
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shackles.shtml
Add a leaf, if long and thin, will still flex pretty good, a short-thick-stiff AAL will not flex well.
If you are happy with the current ride load capacity, get the shackle, if you want a bit firmer ride and more load capacity get the AAL.
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4crawler,
thanks for the link.
I do like the current ride and still maintain the load capacity. I dont want it any stiffer/firmer than it is now.
Most likely i'll end up with a downey shackle since they are only 10min away from my work.
Anyone know if i need to relocate the exhaust tip with a 1.5" shackle?
thanks for the link.
I do like the current ride and still maintain the load capacity. I dont want it any stiffer/firmer than it is now.
Most likely i'll end up with a downey shackle since they are only 10min away from my work.
Anyone know if i need to relocate the exhaust tip with a 1.5" shackle?
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Go with the shackle. I have the AAL right now and am going to be replacing it this weekend. The shackle gives more flex and the ride is better. I have the Soft Ride AAL and it still sucks.
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