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Old 02-03-2006, 08:21 PM   #9
Zoomad75
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Re: Anyone using Add-a-Leafs

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Originally Posted by smokekiki
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
Here is one option.Front springs and blocks are fine,unless you are doing a lot,or serious off roading.
Front Springs and blocks are not fine!!!! NO WAY. That said, ORD's zero rates are not blocks. They are really an add a leaf that is shorter. The main difference is, the zero rate bolts to the spring pack with a longer center pin (just like a regular add a leaf) a normal lift block does not bolt to the spring pack at all. That is why blocks in the front are not safe, they can get squeezed out under braking and what not.

Ord's Zero rate does not add any additional spring rate since it is not as long as a conventional add a leaf. So you get the inch without the stiff ride that a leaf adds.

one could use 1" zero rates up front in addition to ORD's extended front shackles to make a overall lift of around 2 inches. Problem is his stuff is not cheap...
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