what to do about rear lift

blong · 02-17-2013, 01:04 PM

I am in the process of lifting my truck the front is done which includes a tuff country 4 inch lift ball joint flip and 3 inch torsion keys. now for the back i have maxxsuspension shackels im about 3 inches low in the rear should i get leafs rearched or add a leaf or lift springs

olds88 · 02-17-2013, 02:01 PM

add a leaf

Undead Rado · 02-17-2013, 05:09 PM

there is prolly 20 threads on this in the first 3 pages of the lifted section

purpledrank · 02-17-2013, 06:00 PM

Go with the add a leafs. You can always add shackles later if you need more lift. I got about 3" out of the skyjacker 4" add a leafs (my leaf springs were sagging a bit though).

nasty99vette · 02-17-2013, 06:19 PM

You should definitely go with a new add a leaf for the rear. If your leaf pack is flat or close, you might wanna look into a whole new leaf pack. A 2-Inch rear shackle is inexpensive as well. Keep in mind if you use shackles and an add a leaf, you'll need to get longer shocks or shock extensions. I have the CST rear add a leaf and rear shocks, also with a ready lift 2-inch shackle. Welcome to the Nation!

moody1 · 02-17-2013, 07:15 PM

Even with a AAL you still might not get 3 inches from it. Especially if your springs are sagging. May have to stack AAL. Either SOA that bitch or bring the front down some.

blong · 02-17-2013, 07:21 PM

Thanks probably go with the add a leaf I already have suspension maxx shackles and my stock leaf pack still has some arch in it there not flat yet. Place by my house said the can re arch my stock springs and add a leaf for $200

08Canyon · 02-17-2013, 07:48 PM

I don't think our springs are 'arched' from the day they are new. The "W" you see is most likely pretty natural.

olds88 · 02-17-2013, 07:55 PM

could also get some 52 leafs

gway · 02-17-2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olds88

could also get some 52 leafs

Olds FTW!!!!! Haha. Use the search function and there are tins of threads about soa, aals and all you need to know about lifting the front or rear if your truck.

coletrain373 · 02-17-2013, 08:44 PM

hey blong, how was the install on the Tuff Country kit? are you 4wd?

blong · 02-18-2013, 07:55 AM

Install was pretty simple, basic hand tools and a grinder and yes Its 4x4

OJwerks · 02-21-2013, 08:23 PM

with that much lift in the front I wouldnt doubt for a second doing an SOA in the rear... it will net you the amount of lift you need and ride/perform Alot better than with the AAL/Shackle combo.

02-17-2013, 01:04 PM	#1
blong New To The Nation Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: brilliant ohio Posts: 3 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	what to do about rear lift I am in the process of lifting my truck the front is done which includes a tuff country 4 inch lift ball joint flip and 3 inch torsion keys. now for the back i have maxxsuspension shackels im about 3 inches low in the rear should i get leafs rearched or add a leaf or lift springs

02-17-2013, 05:09 PM	#3
Undead Rado RIP Forrest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 9,746 Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: what to do about rear lift there is prolly 20 threads on this in the first 3 pages of the lifted section __________________

02-17-2013, 06:00 PM	#4
purpledrank New To The Nation Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 43 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: what to do about rear lift Go with the add a leafs. You can always add shackles later if you need more lift. I got about 3" out of the skyjacker 4" add a leafs (my leaf springs were sagging a bit though). __________________ 2006 GMC Canyon Offroad Mods: Gutted Manifold Cat, Flowmaster Super 44, AC Delco Iridium Plugs, Stocker2 Tune, Ultragauge SMAXX TB Kit w/ BJ Spacers, Skyjacker Hydro 7k Shocks, Skyjacker 3" AAL To Come: BL, 33x12.5 Tires

02-17-2013, 06:19 PM	#5
nasty99vette Nation Affiliate Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Winchester, Va Posts: 155 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: what to do about rear lift You should definitely go with a new add a leaf for the rear. If your leaf pack is flat or close, you might wanna look into a whole new leaf pack. A 2-Inch rear shackle is inexpensive as well. Keep in mind if you use shackles and an add a leaf, you'll need to get longer shocks or shock extensions. I have the CST rear add a leaf and rear shocks, also with a ready lift 2-inch shackle. Welcome to the Nation! __________________ 2006 GMC Canyon CrewCab SLE2 Z85 2wd Victory Red-3.5 Liter-Automatic CST 5" Inch Lift Spindles Front & CST 2'' Inch Add-a-leaf Rear w/ CST Shocks PA 3" Inch Body Lift, Ready Lift 2" Rear Shackle Air Lift Helper Bag System w/ 3 bag spacers. 1'' Lift at 60psi Tires: (35x12.50) General Grabber Red Letter 315/75x16 Wheels: (Raceline Renegade 6) 16x8 Zero-offset 4.5" BS

02-17-2013, 07:21 PM	#7
blong New To The Nation Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: brilliant ohio Posts: 3 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: what to do about rear lift Thanks probably go with the add a leaf I already have suspension maxx shackles and my stock leaf pack still has some arch in it there not flat yet. Place by my house said the can re arch my stock springs and add a leaf for $200

02-17-2013, 07:48 PM	#8
08Canyon Nation Elite Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,153 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: what to do about rear lift I don't think our springs are 'arched' from the day they are new. The "W" you see is most likely pretty natural.

02-17-2013, 08:44 PM	#11
coletrain373 New To The Nation Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: La Plata, MD Posts: 67 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: what to do about rear lift hey blong, how was the install on the Tuff Country kit? are you 4wd?

02-18-2013, 07:55 AM	#12
blong New To The Nation Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: brilliant ohio Posts: 3 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: what to do about rear lift Install was pretty simple, basic hand tools and a grinder and yes Its 4x4

02-21-2013, 08:23 PM	#13
OJwerks Nation Advocate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Venezuela Posts: 626 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: what to do about rear lift with that much lift in the front I wouldnt doubt for a second doing an SOA in the rear... it will net you the amount of lift you need and ride/perform Alot better than with the AAL/Shackle combo. __________________ 2008 4WD Colorado i5 Diablo inTuned! 33" Duratrac's l 4" S.J l Bilstein's 5165 / 5150 l 1" BL l Snorkel l K&N Filter l V8 Radiator l B&M Trans & Engine oil Coolers l FAL 180 E-Fan l S.S Header l Magnaflow 12586 l Billet Servos l 6K Hid Low / 5K Hi l Rigid Dually Rearl Chest-Box l Custom Rear Bumper / Rock Sliders l T-Max EW9500 Winch l On the way: 30" LED bar, 16" Method's, Hankook 295/75R16, Mayhem Rack kit.. ongoing build: http://goo.gl/lQBt0

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