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« on: February 18, 2009, 05:28:53 PM »
Here is the link to tech artical on how to do this.

http://dezertdimes.com/2009/02/18/how-to-remove-over-load-in-leaf-pack/

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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 04:03:17 PM »
When removing the over load leaf, how many inches does it take off?
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 04:27:22 PM »
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 04:03:17 PM
When removing the over load leaf, how many inches does it take off?

0- looks like your truck has a add-a-leaf in there rear and shackles.... ouch
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2009, 06:27:19 PM »
So, is there a way i can drop it?

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Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 04:03:17 PM
When removing the over load leaf, how many inches does it take off?

0- looks like your truck has a add-a-leaf in there rear and shackles.... ouch
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2009, 06:31:36 PM »
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
So, is there a way i can drop it?

Quote from: 95-S10 on March 02, 2009, 04:27:22 PM
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 04:03:17 PM
When removing the over load leaf, how many inches does it take off?

0- looks like your truck has a add-a-leaf in there rear and shackles.... ouch

Get me some rear picks of the truck... and i will be able to tell you from there
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2009, 12:14:46 AM »
Ok for sure. Thanx!


Quote from: 95-S10 on March 02, 2009, 06:31:36 PM
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
So, is there a way i can drop it?

Quote from: 95-S10 on March 02, 2009, 04:27:22 PM
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 04:03:17 PM
When removing the over load leaf, how many inches does it take off?

0- looks like your truck has a add-a-leaf in there rear and shackles.... ouch

Get me some rear picks of the truck... and i will be able to tell you from there
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2009, 02:43:53 PM »
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 03, 2009, 12:14:46 AM
Ok for sure. Thanx!


Quote from: 95-S10 on March 02, 2009, 06:31:36 PM
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
So, is there a way i can drop it?

Quote from: 95-S10 on March 02, 2009, 04:27:22 PM
Quote from: ARNG0486 on March 02, 2009, 04:03:17 PM
When removing the over load leaf, how many inches does it take off?

0- looks like your truck has a add-a-leaf in there rear and shackles.... ouch

Get me some rear picks of the truck... and i will be able to tell you from there
You could toss a couple of spares in the back.  I actually think that i may have dropped maybe a half an inch because of the weight i have on the back of mine(shell and spare)
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2009, 07:10:36 PM »
so just to clarify, you dont lose any height and your springs dont sag enough to notice if you remove the over load leaf?
and what exactly is cycling? is this more of a prerunner setup or does it benefit trail users too?
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30x9.5x15 mud terrains
G80 posi 4.10 rear end
Moog 5664 coils
3 inch body lift
6" 130W offroad lights
polished TB w/ spacer
gutted out cat
2" lift shackles
removed overload leaves
no sway bar
Pro Comp ES3000 shocks.
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« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2009, 07:20:29 PM »
Quote from: BPuts89 on March 26, 2009, 07:10:36 PM
so just to clarify, you dont lose any height and your springs dont sag enough to notice if you remove the over load leaf?
and what exactly is cycling? is this more of a prerunner setup or does it benefit trail users too?

this will help trail people a lot!, cause your leafs will be able to flex a lot more over un even obsticals with out the over lo ad stopping your springs from flexing.... doing this and removing the sway bar in the front will let you supintion flex a lot more and better when doing trail stuff, i do some to around my house and my shit flexs a lot, pretty good for almost stock set up.
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2009, 11:15:21 AM »
Quote from: BPuts89 on March 26, 2009, 07:10:36 PM
so just to clarify, you dont lose any height and your springs dont sag enough to notice if you remove the over load leaf?
and what exactly is cycling? is this more of a prerunner setup or does it benefit trail users too?

it actually lifted mine a lil like 1/2" to 1"
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2009, 12:22:20 PM »
ugh, thats the last thing i need...MORE height in the back, its pretty much where i want it, but ill give taking them off a shot, its not like im cutting anything. ill probably need new shocks right? since its going to have more movement?
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1995 S-10 2WD std. cab
30x9.5x15 mud terrains
G80 posi 4.10 rear end
Moog 5664 coils
3 inch body lift
6" 130W offroad lights
polished TB w/ spacer
gutted out cat
2" lift shackles
removed overload leaves
no sway bar
Pro Comp ES3000 shocks.
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2009, 12:56:02 PM »
New shocks if you need them but no,  with the over load gone it will go through its travel more smoother,with the longer shackles it will cycle farther before it bottoms out. An add-a-leaf was designed for hauling loads, not for haulin ass.
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2009, 07:27:17 PM »
Quote from: Jeffs91S10 on March 27, 2009, 12:56:02 PM
New shocks if you need them but no,  with the over load gone it will go through its travel more smoother,with the longer shackles it will cycle farther before it bottoms out. An add-a-leaf was designed for hauling loads, not for haulin ass.

haha nicely put!
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« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2009, 09:16:52 PM »
so i removed my overload leafs today. i didnt notice a difference until i got onto the dirt part of my driveway, WOW much better ride! especially thru potholes and washboards. I took it thru a small trail by my house and i got much better flex and articulation. i lost a little torque off the line due to axle wrap but once you start rolling its no different than having them in. now i just need a locker  ;D
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1995 S-10 2WD std. cab
30x9.5x15 mud terrains
G80 posi 4.10 rear end
Moog 5664 coils
3 inch body lift
6" 130W offroad lights
polished TB w/ spacer
gutted out cat
2" lift shackles
removed overload leaves
no sway bar
Pro Comp ES3000 shocks.
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2009, 10:51:09 AM »
dumb question but whats a locker?
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