add-a-leaf.....devils handy work?

[timwilks13]

So my front springs are riding on flat, and my backs are looking a little worse for wear, when i have the money she'll get a proper lift, but for the time being is it worth £100 to whack on 4 add a leafs as any undulation/pot hole/speed bump breaks one of my spine discs one by one.....?!

[Christoff]

Don't think add-a-leafs work with worn springs. Your other springs have to be in good condition in the first place.

[kiwizook]

that's right, your leaf's have to be good to start with, or else your old springs will just form themselves around the add a leaf's, and they'll break in no time at all, as they will be carrying all the weight. better to save up for some new springs mate

[twiss]

I got add a leafs about 5 or 6 years ago. My springs were completely flat and knackered.
I only really got them because they were basically free (donation to team chaos) and I needed them on to fit my bargain tyres

Only just snapped one in half last month
Personally though, I got some new potty springs from Llama 4x4 not so long ago and its SO worth saving and getting a set of them instead

[mk1joe]

personaly im all for add a leafs, i ran them on my old truck all the time i had it, and before that the springs where worn. if i remember correctly theres a picture on lama4x4 of him using them on flat springs. they do give a stife ride, lots of lift though.
oh and mine never broke even after thrashing it off road!

[ScottieJ]

Personally I'd rather have a soft ride and less lift than run add-a-leafs, they are in the same league as lift shackles in my opinion. I.e. a cheap option that has less than desirable results and will never give you the same result as spending the extra on some lift springs.

Lift is over rated anyway

[Jordi]

Horses for couses i would say on this subject.

Never used AAL or lift shackles and now i've acquired a few spare props i hope to avoid prop spacers too.

Fingers crossed next month will be some 33s with a whole 1.5" of lift done to fit them.

[twiss]

I.e. a cheap option that has less than desirable results and will never give you the same result as spending the extra on some lift springs.

I'll 2nd that! My SJ is SOOOOO MUCH MORE COMFY as well now its on nice springs

[charger]

I have a leafs & have no problem with them, however if I had the budget I would of gone for all new suspension. The Rough Country leafs are well made parts & were made for a Ford Bronco.

[timwilks13]

Mine are currently bending over the wrong way....and I'm temporarily skint hence why I asked, but if its worth saving for a decent set ill make do, unless anyone has any part used ones kicking about?