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Addressing rear squat

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by boston23, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. Nov 17, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    boston23

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    Hey yall,


    Tried to stick this question in another thread but i couldnt find anything appropriate.

    My camper shell and gear is causing squat in the rear. Can i get away with AAL or would i need to wait until i have enough money to address all 4 corners?
     
  2. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    Aal or new leaf packs to level it out. If it’s still stock, if you decide to lift the front you’ll have to address the rear again.
     
  3. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    I hear you. My 2019 is only 3 months old. I've carried a few decent loads, but certainly not far and never over limit. I do keep the leaves will lubed. None of this should account for the negative rake. Starting to look like shit frankly.
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    Yep, a lift just gives more travel unless you pair heavier spring rate.

    My EMU rear squats pretty easy. 6-700 pounds and it's riding funky w/ terrible braking characteristics.
     
  5. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    You can do an AAL or just do a leaf pack
     
  6. Nov 17, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    Ok yeah im always hauling crap around plus the camper shell weight so i gotta do something about these rear springs
     
  7. Nov 17, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    And I really don't get this talk of 2" lift in front and 1" or so back(?) The trucks can't be that different or is this a feature of the OEM Bilsteins on OR?
     
  8. Nov 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    Thanks, so to fix the rear squat I can add a leaf. Would this be an overload leaf? Can anyone recommend a product? Wheelers AAL?
     
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