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who makes a good add a leaf for gmt900?

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i have an 07 1500 crew 4x4 new body and have the RC level kit. but sometimes when i tow the butt squats so i want to add an add a leaf. who makes a good one?

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I ran a Super Spring kit for a while. It definitely helps and is easy and fast to adjust. Problem with it and the add a leaf is that it makes the ride harsh unloaded

 

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These folks (http://www.generalspringkc.com/default.asp?p=product&id=1684&parent=549) sell true "add a leafs", both long and short. An added leaf will stiffen the ride, and probably raise the rear too. If you're towing the same trailer all the time and for long distances, and it's heavy enough to squat the truck, then a WD hitch system is the way to go. Other options (that I haven't used) include air bags and bumpers (timbrens). Neither distribute the load like a WD system, but should be fine if you're not overloading the rear axle.

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zoneoffroad.com carries add a leafs, which is what im running. i didnt gain a lot of height maybe 1" but it definately helps when hauling a trailer, or a wheeler in the back. it still squats just not as bad. zone said it added about 800 lbs to the truck but not to over load the truck just because it just added 800 lbs.

my buddy added hellwig helpers and it stays stock as far as the ride, but when you put weight in the back is where it really shines

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I know people who have used the Timbren system and they say the ride is really bad. Haven't riden in one myself. I have the air bags and the on board compressor. Really like it and the ability to wirelessly control the ride height while loaded, or unloaded. Not really stiffer with the bags mostly deflated.

 

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I ran a Super Spring kit for a while. It definitely helps and is easy and fast to adjust. Problem with it and the add a leaf is that it makes the ride harsh unloaded Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Ive ran the Hellwig's for several years on different trucks. When your not running a heavy load you adjust it accordingly and it rides like stock.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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2500HD rear leafs... Get them at a wrecking yard for $100. Cheap and effective

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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They should. Mine did. Go from a 06-08 2500. Those all carried the same frame

 

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jerseydrew Enthusiast

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i know it is subjective but how much rougher is the ride with the add a leaf? i had one in my older gen 1 tundra, they were already installed when i bought it so i never had a chance to notice the difference. the truck never felt to have a harsh ride. and the current gmt900 is so soft i don't think it would be too bad.

 

how do you guys feel about it?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I went from 3 leafs to 5 and it is a little firmer but with poly bushings feels more controlled

 

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