My YJ's leaf springs are pretty flat and I think it's causing a little problem when I'm on the trails. My shocks still feel pretty good on the highway, but they will bottom out when I hit hard. They are the originals from 110,000 miles ago. I've never added any lift to a vehicle so I've got a couple of questions. This is not a daily driver, but street ride quality is still a small factor.
I've found several posts regarding Add-a-leafs, but I haven't heard if they last. Will the springs sag again after a while like re-curving? The Rancho kit I'm looking at (AAL + shocks) says that it will add up to 1.5" of lift. Is that from its current height or from the original height? Can AAL be used in conjunction with longer shackles? If the AAL adds 1.5" of height to the current height with worn out springs, will the longer shocks be too long? Do the AAL systems make the ride too rigid and more susceptible to breakage?
Thanks for any input,
Nate
I've found several posts regarding Add-a-leafs, but I haven't heard if they last. Will the springs sag again after a while like re-curving? The Rancho kit I'm looking at (AAL + shocks) says that it will add up to 1.5" of lift. Is that from its current height or from the original height? Can AAL be used in conjunction with longer shackles? If the AAL adds 1.5" of height to the current height with worn out springs, will the longer shocks be too long? Do the AAL systems make the ride too rigid and more susceptible to breakage?
Thanks for any input,
Nate