Progressive AAL Rivet Contacting Overload

Hello all,

This past week I installed the Headstrong progressive AAL, and kept the overload leaf in. I grinded off the front shackle on the overload so that it would not contact the front shackle on the AAL. However, the AAL has a rivet on the bottom on the front that is contacting the overload. How should I fix this?

 

Follow up question, can I simply cut the overload and take 4” off so that it just acts as a block? I realize I will lose it’s function by shortening it

 

Are you feeling any issues with the leaf clamp contacting the overload spring?

 

I noticed this just days after installing my 3 leaf progressive AAL pack, so I didn't have a baseline to compare it against.

I really didn't like the idea of that rivet/clamp constantly contacting the overload so got an angle grinder for $30, and chopped my overload front/back on both sides. Didn't have to take my leaf pack apart, the job took 45 mins. Painted the exposed overload after. In essence, made a block out of it as I still wanted that 1/2" of lift. I understand I decreased my load capacity by chopping it, but I don't haul much.

Rides perfectly fine after cutting, and I'm glad I did it!