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Kent
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12/06/2002
10:37:31

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I have a 2000 Durango 4X4 with the leafs under the axle. does anyone know how or the best way to add an inch or 2 to the rear.

Kent


2000 Durango 4X4
new 3" body lift
31's going 285/75/16
RS9000X
Torsion bar raised




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12/06/2002
14:47:56

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Add-a-leaf.

Call 4wheelparts.com, they can get one for it

98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's

Perpetrate
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12/06/2002
15:18:48

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Add-a-leaf was way to stiff for me and I am taking them off to put blocks in instead. 1.5" is what others use but THRASH1 uses a 2" lift block. I am putting the 1.5" lift blocks on tonight. We both have cranked torsion bars.

Craig



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12/06/2002
15:38:09

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I'm have cranked torsion bars, and thinkin about add-a-leafs. I run 33's so they rub a little in the rear, and I don't want to trim like I did the front. what brand of springs did you use that made it so stiff?



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12/06/2002
16:41:38

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I have roghcountry add-a-leafs and there not at all stiff to me it raised mine 1.5 in the rear, and my springs are under the axle.



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12/06/2002
21:21:59

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They might break in after a while, i only left them on for 1 week. The bolcks and add-a-leafs both raise the truck 1.5", but I have nothing in my bed so the ride was rough. I already noticed a difference in rear end being more like stock and less like an old truck bounce. I am also running 33's on stock rims with a body lift. Good luck hope my experience helps you to adviod buying both like I did. OOPS $$$

Carig



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12/07/2002
13:43:19

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I called 4wheelpartscenter in georgia, that's where I live, and they said they have 1.5 inch pro-comp add-a-leafs for 50 bucks. that's not bad, but I have some knowledge of doin stuff to my truck, but have never done leaf springs. are they hard to put in, cause the quote on them putting it in was 140 friggin bucks. no way, that's almost 3 times the worth of the springs. if they're easy I'll put em in myself. help is nice.



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12/07/2002
22:35:19

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I am a mechanic at my fathers automotive repair shop so it was easy for me. Find a friend with a floor jack and a set of jack stand with a large tool box. You bring the beer and you both can do it in a few hours.

Craig



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