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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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My Leaf springs on my 93' dodge dakota are 2.5 inches in width. I can't find a Leak kit that are 2.5" in width. All of them are 2.25"! Any ideas on where i can get the right one?


You didn't have to make a new thread since it is still on the topic of your original post. I merged it with the old one.

That is only .25in and ,125 per side that is smaller. Not bad, Just get what you can.

Here are 2 that are 2.5in.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P.../?keyword=leaf
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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oh,alright. Good to know.
Would that .25" make any difference? Those links you posted for the 2.5" width ones are for 4WD, does it matter?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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No the .25 wouldn't matter. No it wouldn't matter it says 4wd.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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You do realize adding a leaf will increase the overall spring rate and give you a harsher suspension in the rear?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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So what does that exactly mean?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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It wii ride stiff
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Oh, then is there a better way to raise my truck up? I can't find any Leveling/Lift kits for my 2WD 1993 Dodge Dakota and I don't want a Body Lift. Any other Suggestions?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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now suppose he^^ does do the 1in spacers on top and bottom of the front coil spring, now that he would have 2in in height would he then need to get a front allignment or will there be any futher mods to do?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2x4 Dakota
now suppose he^^ does do the 1in spacers on top and bottom of the front coil spring, now that he would have 2in in height would he then need to get a front allignment or will there be any futher mods to do?
It is best to get an alignment done.


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Oh, then is there a better way to raise my truck up? I can't find any Leveling/Lift kits for my 2WD 1993 Dodge Dakota and I don't want a Body Lift. Any other Suggestions?
Yes you will get SLIGHTLY more stiffness to the rear with AAL but nothing to bad. Trust me I have done it. And remember these are trucks not Cadillacs.

The AAL is the best/easiest way unless you want to start doing a lot of custom work. The shackle flip is the next but you have to cut your rear leaf spring mounts and mount up new ones. I will be doing that in a few days.

Body lifts are truly not that bad if they are kept small, 2in-down.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Ok, So technically an alignment is not needed? but just preferred? How much do those usually cost roughly?
 
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