Gmt-900 Add-a-leaf Question

[358429]

I bought the Tuff Country Add-a-leaf kit for my 1500 a while ago and havent gotten around to installing yet.

 

Am I going to need longer u-bolts? I have about 3/4" of thread left. If I do, anyone have a guess as to where I can get some?

 

Will I need new spring clamps? If so, anyone have a link to some good ones?

[dansk]

Tuff Country should supply the needed hardware. I would start with them.

[358429]

Tuff Country should supply the needed hardware. I would start with them.

 

Already called them, werent of much help. The tech said that he "thinks" the u-bolt will be long enough.

I'm looking for people how have installed an extra leaf on their trucks. I'd like to "know" if I need a longer set of u-bolts before I get half-way through the installation.

[dansk]

If you have 3/4" extra now it should be good. The add leaf is probably half that right?

[358429]

Yeah, the leaf itself is no more than 1/2" thick. That should be fine since the middle single leaf spring bolt is what compresses the leaves together, right?

 

Not sure on the spring clamp issue though.

[358429]

Any thoughts on the spring clamps?

[Matt_]

For what its worth... you're not supposed to re-use the axle U-Bolts (although I have before, but they really are 'one time use' so if you can get your hands on some new ones, there's no reason not to)

 

Most of my local auto-parts stores sell the spring clamps... pep boys, autozone, advance auto, etc. Worst case, do a quick google search and order a set

[Matt_]

For a good clamp kit, you could use Pro Comp 98-250B

[358429]

sk1er- thanks for the info. I thought I had heard that the u-bolts werent meant to be reused.

[Ranger]

I reused my stock u-bolts but the kit came with a new centering pin so I used that...My kit came with spring clamps too but I couldn't figure out how they went on properly so I didn't bother at first, now someone threw the damn things out not long after I did it..

[Jameson]

Id get spring clamps, mine keep wanting to slide out. Pisses me off. Im going to order new clamps soon.

[358429]

Thanks, finally found some locally. Maybe one day I'll actually find some time to install the damned things.

[AgDoctor]

i got the super springs for mine because you can adjust ride heighth and load capacity with very little notice to ride difference. I installed a set of add a leaves on a 97 Z71 I had and they had a hole in the center of the spring that matched a nipple on the block that retained the spring to prevent sliding and it came with clamps to prevent twisting sideways as well. They were Pro Comps, that was a while back though!