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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by peow130
3/8ths is plenty, but just do a middle crossbrace.

Obviously 8" shackles arent going to fix the sag in the long run.
In fact, they'll make your springs worse...
They'll go into a negative arch and the ride will be worse.
well that sux haha, I guess I'll just save up and buy new leafs, i dont want it to ride worse
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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You can look into an add-a-leaf.
I did that on mine, doesnt ride too terribly.
You can also go find another leaf pack from a similar year toyota pickup or 4runner, and add a few extra main leaves into your pack. Works pretty well, and is like an AAL, but softer and flexier.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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hmm my uncle owns a small salvage yard, he said he'd sell me some 63 chevys with shackles for $40 for the set, i may just do that
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Rebuild your packs or get new springs. Dont run 8" shackles that's a half ass way to fix the problem imo
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by drew303
Rebuild your packs or get new springs. Dont run 8" shackles that's a half ass way to fix the problem imo
yea i agree, I bought a set of 63 chevies to fix my problem
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