Rear suspension lift...already got add-a leaf

[sympl_runner]

So I'm looking into lifting my ride. Gonna go with a 1.5" BJ spacer in the front but want a good option for the rear. I already have an add-a-leaf but don't want to stiffen it up any more. How would a shackle work instead of replacing the entire spring pack? Pictures included to show current ride height.

 

[1kz-t4r]

Increasing shackle length will soften the ride. If your ok with how it rides now then you can put lift blocks instead.

 

[KidVermicious]

Lift blocks can be trouble. If you don't want to change your existing leaf pack, consider stuffing a coil spring between the rear bumpstops. I used a 14" 125 pound spring, and it gave me about 2 inches over stock height. I don't know for sure what you'd get with an add-a-leaf already in there.

Search yotatech for "zuk mod".

 

[sympl_runner]

If a shackle will soften it up that would be great. The add-a-leaf is kinda harsh and gets hoppy.

 

[cometobanks]

Don't add a coil if you don't wish to stiffen the ride. Add the longer shackle or a quality set of blocks. Blocks aren't the option for serious off road, but for a street / trail runner they will be fine as long as you get good ones (2-3 inch MAX).

Either option will multiply wheel hop.

The best thing to do is buy some lift springs or have your springs and add a leafs re arched.

 

[Hyde802]

The best thing to do is buy some lift springs or have your springs and add a leafs re arched.

Bu adding an AAL, blocks or longer shackle, your just baind-aiding the springs. The best thing would be a new set.

If you can weld, chevy 63" springs are a less expensive option.

 

[ToyoTech]

i used 96-98 4 runner rear coil springs in between the rear upper and lower bump stops. it gave it a nice 3 maybe 4 inch lift from where it was sagging at. so if i had no sag, maybe only 2-3 inch of lift. i have 1.5 bj spacers up front and the rear is still a hair taller but i figure if i load up with gear with would even back down.

oh if you do this mod aka Zuk Mod. get rid of the aal. they will cause issues with flex

 

[fourwd1]

Get a pair of Old Man Emu springs to replace your worn springs and AAL.