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Pro Performance · 05-26-2011, 07:45 PM

I am planning on running AOL on my 84 C10. Right now, I have 2 leafs with an overload, and a flip kit installed. How many leafs is recommended for this setup? I am going to remove the overload for sure.

Also, I am a little concerned about the leaf springs bending backwards. I am thinking of putting a drop shackle so that this does not happen. But, if I do the drop schackle and leave 2 leafs in, will the spring be too stiff, thus requiring more air to bring to ride height and causing a rougher ride?

Options:

A) 2 leafs with just a flip kit
B) 2 leafs with a flip kit and drop axle
C) 1 leaf with just a flip kit
D) 1 leaf with a flip kit and drop axle

05-26-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Air Over Leaf Question I am planning on running AOL on my 84 C10. Right now, I have 2 leafs with an overload, and a flip kit installed. How many leafs is recommended for this setup? I am going to remove the overload for sure. Also, I am a little concerned about the leaf springs bending backwards. I am thinking of putting a drop shackle so that this does not happen. But, if I do the drop schackle and leave 2 leafs in, will the spring be too stiff, thus requiring more air to bring to ride height and causing a rougher ride? Options: A) 2 leafs with just a flip kit B) 2 leafs with a flip kit and drop axle C) 1 leaf with just a flip kit D) 1 leaf with a flip kit and drop axle Last edited by Pro Performance; 05-26-2011 at 07:47 PM.