Pros and cons of an add-a-leaf

[cbbr]

I have a shackle flip and a zero rate in the back. I need about 1" to level the Burb. What is the downside of an add-a-leaf?

 

[divorced]

A little rougher ride and possibly a little less flex. With the weight of a 'Burb though, these won't be very noticable.

 

[BurbLover]

A little rougher ride and possibly a little less flex. With the weight of a 'Burb though, these won't be very noticable.

Ditto. And if it's not a trail rig, then probably not an issue.

 

[1-ton]

I have heard that an add-a-leaf can crack leaf springs, if you do a lot of flexing because when a thinner leaf spring wants to flex, the thick add-a-leaf does not.

 

[txfiremank5]

Pro- cheap, easy to install

Con- would probably limit flex.

Is your zero being used to gain wheelbase? If not, then you *might* be better off going with a 2" block. That would net you the extra inch. That way you would only have a smaller chance of wheel hop, vs. stiffening the ride quality, or cracking a leaf. It's something to think about anyway.

 

[cbbr]

The zero rate is only there for the 1". I do drive it on the trails and that is why I have been building it. And I certainly don't need to crack a spring. The 2" zero rate may be a better idea until I break down and buy new springs.

 

[Citizen Rider]

What size shackle do you have? if you have a 4" shackle, get a 6". Will be perfect to level it out. I run a 4" shackle flip, 6" shackle, and a zero rate for 6" of lift.

 

[cbbr]

ORD 4" flip. I hadn't thought of longer shackles, that sounds like a winner.

 

[MTMike]

ORD 4" flip. I hadn't thought of longer shackles, that sounds like a winner.

And you'll get more flex

 

[divorced]

ORD 4" flip. I hadn't thought of longer shackles, that sounds like a winner.

Be sure it won't mess up your pinion angle.

 

[Citizen Rider]

Nothing a shim turned backwards cant fix IMO