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01-21-2011, 10:30 PM

the_merv

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Leaf Spring Swap

I have a SMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab Shortbox 2wd. It's factory leveled..I'm thinkin about swapping in some 4wd Leaf Springs..or 2500HD Leaf Springs to give it a little more stiffness in the back.

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01-23-2011, 01:18 AM

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So no one has done this..?

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01-23-2011, 11:18 AM

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It will raise your truck one inch and work OK.

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01-23-2011, 12:30 PM

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would probibility be better to just get some add-a-leafs, or even a 1 or 2" block and put it between the leafs and axel if you want more lift.

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01-23-2011, 03:54 PM

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I'm trying to stiffen it up for pulling my car around..from what I've read the leafs I have in the back are the softest and the two that I mentioned are supposed to help.

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01-23-2011, 04:02 PM

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Put a set of helper bags on it..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-10...Q5fAccessories

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01-23-2011, 11:24 PM

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either bags or a add a leaf
the AAL or HD leafs will have a worse ride when empty, and these truck already ride like wagons

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01-29-2011, 02:09 AM

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4wd leaf springs are the same as the 2wd. Go with some 2500 springs for what you're going for, or some helper bags like Mangled mentioned. Springs would be cheaper but the helpers would allow you to keep your current ride when you weren't towing.