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KP1500Z71
Bone Stock
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| 01/18/2005 11:32 PM |
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I'm getting ready to add a leveling kit to my 2000 Z71 and was wondering if blocks or a add-a-leaf is the best route to lift the rear?
I have read many post that state the blocks will leave the ride at a factory setting, but the add-a-leaf kind of stiffens the suspension. Well if the front of the truck is already going to be stiffen due to torsion crank wouldn't the add-a-leaf cause no more harm than what I'm already causing to the front?
Personally after reading several post I think the add-a-leaf is the way to go, but like any skeptical I want to ask others who have already went this route with the torsion lift & add-a-leaf for what I hope will give me a couple of inches in lift.
I know several key sites to get an add-a-leaf, but where would be a good, but inexpensive place to purchase one, or are they all the same? Thanks a head of time. Kevin |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 01/25/2005 10:36 AM |
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KP - I think you're going to find that most sites are pretty competitive with their pricing and the difference will be within $10 or so. I'd go with whoever you're most comfortable with.
Let us know you're opinion after you've completed the lift.
Rick |
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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'74 FJ40 Land Cruiser
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n/a
Body Lift
Posts:176
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| 09/22/2005 12:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by webby4x4
KP - I think you're going to find that most sites are pretty competitive with their pricing and the difference will be within $10 or so. I'd go with whoever you're most comfortable with.
Let us know you're opinion after you've completed the lift.
Rick
go with the leaf kit if you can spare the x-tra cash. I just sold a 8" block kit that I bought 2 year's ago.axle rap bad!
spring's no problem's |
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Hay!! Can you get your dad's dozer? wwwwwwhaaaaaat?? |
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
Posts:943
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| 09/22/2005 3:25 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wide open
quote:
Originally posted by webby4x4
KP - I think you're going to find that most sites are pretty competitive with their pricing and the difference will be within $10 or so. I'd go with whoever you're most comfortable with.
Let us know you're opinion after you've completed the lift.
Rick
go with the leaf kit if you can spare the x-tra cash. I just sold a 8" block kit that I bought 2 year's ago.axle rap bad!
spring's no problem's
Yes in my book any block or spacer more than a 1 or 2 inches or so should be avoiding as they can lead to spring wrapup and wheel hop. The bigger the block, the worse it can get. |
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primetimek5
Lift & Lockers
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| 09/22/2005 5:43 AM |
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GO W/ THE ADD A LEAF & ALSO SEE IF THEY MAKE THE PORKCHOPS FOR YOUR
TRUCK YET FOR THE FRONT. IT WILL HELP YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO DO W/ THE TORSION
BARS.
I WOULD REALLY WAIT & SAVE SOME CASH UNTILL YOU GET A REAL LIFT.
YOU CAN REALLY TEAR UP YOUR FRONT SUSPENSION & ALSO JUNK YOUR IFS.
I JUST LOOKED TO SEE WHAT YEAR IS & THEY DO MAKE THE PORKCHOPS FOR THEM.
I HAVE A 00Z71 ALSO W/ 456 GEARS, DETROIT LOCKER IN THE REAR,6 INCH LIFT,
35BFG, FIPK FILTER,LARGER TRANS COOLER & COMING SOON 14BOLT FF & W/ CUSTOM
FRONT CUSTOM CUT & FAB D70 W/ HYDRO ASST. STEERING |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 09/22/2005 1:07 PM |
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| porkchops? Is this the same as a torsion key? |
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