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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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any body know of a leaf spring that would fit, i'd like to add a leaf.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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you may have to find one that is wrecked and drop the rear take, the springs and bring it to a shop that will grind down a larger one to fit under the axle. i have seen this done numerous times on chevy and fords
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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you may have to find one that is wrecked...
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Are our daksconsideredto bea 1/2 ton or a 1/4 ton? For the payload and towing capacity I would think it would be a 1/2 ton but the rear springs seem to soft for it.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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autozone sells add a leaf kits cheap
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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but do they fit our truck?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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2 1/2 inch wide leafs are what you get. any add a leaf with 2 1/2 inch wide leafs fit
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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that's the answer I'm lookin for! thanx
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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i'm gonna try to add a couple of leaves from my buddie's parts ranger. I'll post the results.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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out of curiousity, being new to the truck scene, what does adding a leaf do?
 
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