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Looking at getting some AALs to go with my lift, was wondering how much I would be looking at. Daystar
I found those, are those any good?
 
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Procomp AAL's from Summit are about $30.
 
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sweetness, thanks!
 
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explorer pro comp 13120 those are the ones ryan is talking about
 
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alright just found them, even though it is only advertised to 2002, it should work right, nothing really changed from 02-04 for the leaves? (i highly doubt it...but you never know...maybe that center hole shifted a cm...)
 
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nothing has really changed with the leave pack since 93-06
 
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alright cool, thanks guys!
 
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Originally Posted by Pinecone
Procomp AAL's from Summit are about $30.
Those are the ones i have. They are worth some lift. You might want to think about putting some felt or something inbetween the leaves. Mine squeek bad and have ever since the AAL's went in.
 
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Originally Posted by Ranger1
Those are the ones i have. They are worth some lift. You might want to think about putting some felt or something inbetween the leaves. Mine squeek bad and have ever since the AAL's went in.
two correct that there is a conpound you are supposed to put inbetween the leafs...
 
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Originally Posted by RangerJustin
alright just found them, even though it is only advertised to 2002, it should work right, nothing really changed from 02-04 for the leaves? (i highly doubt it...but you never know...maybe that center hole shifted a cm...)
The one they listed for ya is the same on that I among others have on 03-04 trucks.
 
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Stupid question here...

AAL add height, but do they add to load capacity? If they do add capacity, how much?
I hauled 25 cinder blocks home last night, and the rear quatted about 2 inches...
 
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Originally Posted by Chucks05EDGE
Stupid question here...

AAL add height, but do they add to load capacity? If they do add capacity, how much?
I hauled 25 cinder blocks home last night, and the rear quatted about 2 inches...
yes it will help alot. i cant personally give the load but i know you will like it
 
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Originally Posted by Chucks05EDGE
Stupid question here...

AAL add height, but do they add to load capacity? If they do add capacity, how much?
I hauled 25 cinder blocks home last night, and the rear quatted about 2 inches...
I am not sure if there is a number of lbs you can add to your capacity, but the same weight in the bed will squat less. if you do alot of hauling they are only $30 and will deffiently help you out.
 
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Rocks, Cinder blocks, topsoil, trees, paint, ladders, furniture, crap...typical homeowner stuff...
I shall look into these....but is there anything to level the front, without cranking my t-bars?
 
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Do you need shims in between the leaf pack and the axle to correct the angle of whatever it's called (lmao, totally forgot what it's called)...?
 
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Do you need shims in between the leaf pack and the axle to correct the angle of whatever it's called (lmao, totally forgot what it's called)...?
no just AAL usually 99% of the time wont throw it to out of wack...you need something in the rear of yours get like AAL and shackels PLEASE...it looks so unfinished
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
no just AAL usually 99% of the time wont throw it to out of wack...you need something in the rear of yours get like AAL and shackels PLEASE...it looks so unfinished
It looks unfinished because it IS so unfinished... I might have a long pack of deavers lined up for me if the price is right but I dunno yet. I'll probably leave it as is for a while and then take another visit to Camburg when I have the money.
 
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Originally Posted by Oasis
It looks unfinished because it IS so unfinished... I might have a long pack of deavers lined up for me if the price is right but I dunno yet. I'll probably leave it as is for a while and then take another visit to Camburg when I have the money.
why shackels are like $28 and AAL are like $26....its worth the price
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
why shackels are like $28 and AAL are like $26....its worth the price
ehh we'll see. Needs longer shocks too then. What was that compound stuff you were talking about ^^^?
The value of something, or weather or not it's worth it, is relative to the individual. Nothing has inert value of it's own.
 
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two correct that there is a conpound you are supposed to put inbetween the leafs...
What thats ? Where do you get it ?
 
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just put a thin plastic washer in between them. That should work.
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
two correct that there is a conpound you are supposed to put inbetween the leafs...
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Whats that Zack ? Where do you get it ?
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
nothing has really changed with the leave pack since 93-06
so they wont fit a 91 2wd?
 
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