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add a leaf vs shackles - 10/21/2007 4:13:04 PM    jphayes921   Posts: 105 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline I am ready to oder something but wich is the best to go with? I have a 01' blazer with the trailblazer package, I also have some wieght in the back with a sub box. so Im am trying figure if it worth the shackles and have a possible sage withthe 1.5" lift or a comprable add a leaf to give me 1.5" Post #: 1

RE: add a leaf vs shackles - 10/21/2007 5:07:51 PM    cyukio   Posts: 56 Joined: 4/16/2007 Status: offline you need to be more specific in what youre trying to accomplish. or get out of the rear lift. (in reply to jphayes921) Post #: 2

RE: add a leaf vs shackles - 10/21/2007 5:20:22 PM    jphayes921   Posts: 105 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline I want a 1.5" lift in the rear, would u suggest a add a leaf or shackle based on vehicle and added wieght in the rear. (in reply to cyukio) Post #: 3

RE: add a leaf vs shackles - 10/21/2007 5:26:56 PM    cyukio   Posts: 56 Joined: 4/16/2007 Status: offline i think it would be based upon which you prefer. i think they both give the same height but i think the difference would be in the ease of installing or the ride you want. if you go with the add a leaf your ride is going to be a whole lot stiffer.with the shackle i think your ride should feel stock. only because by adding a leaf you would be making it more stiff for the springs to give and bend. another thing to me is the shackle is easier to install. i have an add a leaf system in my truck now and its a whole lot stiffer, but i dont mind that. (in reply to jphayes921) Post #: 4

RE: add a leaf vs shackles - 10/21/2007 5:35:57 PM    jphayes921   Posts: 105 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline thanks I think I am going to try the shackles and if i still have some sagging in the back ill put a add a leaf (in reply to cyukio) Post #: 5

RE: add a leaf vs shackles - 10/24/2007 12:54:44 AM    ga_repoman   Posts: 5 Joined: 9/27/2006 Status: offline that was my suggestion         use both I have an add-a-leaf and waiting till i get shackels  to put both on at once..... (in reply to jphayes921) Post #: 6

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