2001 Ram 1500 4x4. Already have about 3" on front via lift coils and spacer. Want to add a leaf to give it a little rake as soon as it isnt Cambodia hot in SW Miss. I have the leaf but no replacement center pin. It appears to me that the center pin in the rear leafs now will not be long enough to reuse and I did not get a new one with the kit (or have lost it since i purchased the kit???).
What size and type bolt could I use instead or do you guys think the center pin in the leafs will be long enough?
Thank y'all in advance!!

 

I would get one from a lift company. Or summit. Something that should work properly, not just a random bolt.

The pin on my AAL install was the worst part of the complete 3" kit. Took til lunch to install the complete front end, and the rest of the day to do two AAL in the back. It sucked. Grinding, cutting, pounding. Next time, I'll just spring for new leaf pack.

 

Sounds fun. Exactly why i'm waiting for the cooler weather! I probably would just get a new pack, but I already have the add a leaf in hand.. cheap bastard am I

 

I've used bolts from ace hardware for this.

 

U recall what size and type of bolt you used??

 

You can use a grade 5 or 8 allen head bolt... or a regular bolt if you have a way to grind it round. (I usually just turn the head on a fine thread grade 8 bolt round in the lathe...)

 

napa auto parts carries the center bolt ! Install it and cut it off where needed !