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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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I put a 2" leveling kit on my 97 1500 4x4 about a year and a half ago and I thought it would level completely out but now she squats a little bit. I've been thinking about doing an add a leaf but I don't want it to nose dive like it did before. IMO I don't think it will. What do you guys think?

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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Wow, that does sit pretty low in back..... is it even from side to side? (dodge lean?)
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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You might go for 1.5 in if there is one. Since it will be stiffer, the stiffness will lift the back by itself.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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AAL would work fine. That's what I did to raise the back a little. Sorry I didn't measure how much. I used a short leaf and got the pair for $40. It does stiffen it up quite a bit also.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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I think it's fine. That's my vote.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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From what I can tell it sits even from side to side. I have a pic from the rear that I will upload tomorrow and you guys can tell me what you think. I'll probably go ahead and get the AAL.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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I think you should get a tape measure out and see what's going on. The truck looks fine to me.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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i have a 2" HD add a leaf in mine, and it does have a slight rake to it, but not overly so.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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I measure from the bottom of the tire to the top of the back fender and the same for the front, correct?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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I'm not sure a 1.5" add-a-leaf would bring it up enough....Mine only raised it about an inch. Your springs may be weak.
 
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