Shopping Rear End Lifts for HF

[Oury]

I got a 2" Ready Lift kit on the front end, trying to get rid of my "bro lean" and level my truck better. I don't want to add a block and am trying to figure out the best way I could fix this and add more articulation in my rear end. Any help would be appreciated.

Trying to get this installed before the next HF trip in May.

 

[thekidcatcher]

Leaf pack. Dakar - http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Suspension-Systems/Emu-Dakar-Leaf-Springs/34.aspx

 

[tex]

Dakar leaf pack. The add a leaf works for lift but causes issues down the road when the factory springs start to flatten out. Anyone else will tell you the same and just spend the extra for the dakar.

 

[Silverback]

Deavers are a bit weak. Flex nice but don't carry shit. Dakars are the best of both worlds. Or you could go with a progressive 3 leaf AAL if you don't want to swap out leafs. http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05uptacoaal.htm

 

[Oury]

Awesome, I can't find any info on height for the dakar's.

 

[Silverback]

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05upometaco.htm

 

[Oury]

What about Armor Tech's rear shackle flip kit? I talked to Kevin about them and didn't get a good explanation why they would enhance the rear end?

 

[Oury]

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05upometaco.htm

I looked at the Progressive Add A Leaf Kit, would it add 1.5" to my rear end? cus I need the height

 

[drew02a]

What about Armor Tech's rear shackle flip kit? I talked to Kevin about them and didn't get a good explanation why they would enhance the rear end?

They allow for more drop and let the springs move around more easily. I got great performance from mine.

 

[Oury]

looks like if I went with the dakar's, I would have a 2" lift in the front and about 2.75" in the rear, not sure if that would be good...

I guess I need to replace the Coil overs in the front end too to balance the truck after I get the Dakar's

 

[drew02a]

...I guess I need to replace the Coil overs in the front end too to balance the truck after I get the Dakar's

Maybe and maybe not

 

[Oury]

Im running 2" spacers in the front and got a Diff drop. Not sure what setting my coil overs are running on at the moment.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Get a progressive AAL if you want something that will last the long haul, get the standard AAL if this is just a temp fix. With such a small lift up front and no real weight out back the dakars are gonna set you way high in the rear. Honestly you'll get good performance out of either AAL but in order to gain said performance your going to need to get longer shocks and extend your brake lines.

 

[Oury]

Looks like I got some work ahead of me. I think I am going to go with the Progressive AAL pack, install longer brake lines, and new shocks in the rear. Hope I can get it done before the trip.

 

[AlienXtx]

What about Armor Tech's rear shackle flip kit? I talked to Kevin about them and didn't get a good explanation why they would enhance the rear end?

He's making them again? Hmmm......

 

[taco4x4rar]

Looks like I got some work ahead of me. I think I am going to go with the Progressive AAL pack, install longer brake lines, and new shocks in the rear. Hope I can get it done before the trip.

Install is super easy takes about 2 hrs from start to clean up, the time consuming part is getting all the parts shipped to you.

 

[taco4x4rar]

He's making them again? Hmmm......

He revised the design to use a standard yota shackle instead of the goofy stock style shackle.

 

[Oury]

Cool, I don't have too much experience with this stuff so it is all a first for me, you gotta start somewhere though. If anyone lives in Austin I would appreciate some help and tools.

 

[AlienXtx]

He revised the design to use a standard yota shackle instead of the goofy stock style shackle.

Interesting......

 

[Oury]

looks like new shocks and the AAL will run $329. I'll be purchasing them in a few days once I get my check and extend the brake lines.