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ROUGH COUNTRY® ADD-A-LEAF KITS

Bolts-in to correct or add height Adds weight carrying capacity Helps level truck with heavy load, plow or heavy bumper Vehicles with front leaf spring can level vehicle with snow plow or heavy bump

Average Customer Rating:

4.3 out of 5 (18 Reviews)

18 of 18 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Customer Reviews for ROUGH COUNTRY® ADD-A-LEAF KITS

Overall Rating:

2 out of 5

Raised the rear end 1.25"., July 23, 2009
By S10BLAZER2001 from Firestone, CO

Pros: It did lift the rear end up a little
Cons: I didn't lift it as much as it said it would.

"I purchased the short version rather than the long ones. It took about 4 hours to install. The ones I bought seemed like they were almost too long, because one end of the add-a-leaf rested on the strap that holds the original leaf springs together. That didn't seem right to me."

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Review 2 for ROUGH COUNTRY® ADD-A-LEAF KITS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

2002 S10 ZR2, April 25, 2009
By rkt421 from cohutta ga

Pros: easy, great price
Cons: none yet

"it was very easy to install. it took me only 1 hour by myself. it lifted the rear of my ZR2 3 inches. i was able to reuse my original U bolts they had plenty of threads left on them. it really helps my payload weight. i am very pleased with the product and recommend it to any one with an S10."

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Review 3 for ROUGH COUNTRY® ADD-A-LEAF KITS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Did as advertised., April 12, 2009
By JR71 from South Carolina

Pros: Easy installation / Better ride
Cons: Instructions could be better

"I installed this on a 1996 Dodge Ram. It took 2.5 hours to install. I sprayed PB Blaster two days prior of installation on centering bolts and U bolts. Did not pull whole leaf pack out of truck. Dropped axle and took leaf pack apart. Lifted truck 1.75 inches and rides a lot better."

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Review 4 for ROUGH COUNTRY® ADD-A-LEAF KITS

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Not too Bad,, March 17, 2009
By Dave52 from Rock springs WY

Pros: worked as advertised, lifted the rear of my Dodge Dakota 2"s.
Cons: Aligning center pin was a pain:

"Am more than happy with the results: Truck looks and rides alot better: Installed both sides in less than 5 hours (with help from 8yr old daugther): Had to use wrachet straps to get the center pins to line up (new pins included were the wrong size; NAPA has them):"

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Review 5 for ROUGH COUNTRY® ADD-A-LEAF KITS

Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

hire a professional, November 10, 2008
By Ryanj from illinois

Pros: Leveled truck nicely
Cons: took several hours to install, terrible instructions, no u-bolts

"It said that these could be used for rear and front, i purchased for the front of my 2003 F350 to level it. The instructions do not describe anything about front installation, and they do not include new longer U-bolts which is needed for the driver side. Trying to align the centering pin for the springs with the holes on the axle mount is like trying to suck peanut butter throug a straw. You need lots of jacks, time, and PATIENCE if you plan to do these on your own.
With that said, the truck looks fantastic."

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Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Not to bad..., October 30, 2008
By ZUES from Pennsylvania

Pros: This leaf set lifted my truck up about 2-2&1/2 inches in the back and even makes my truck ride smoother.
Cons: It took 5 hour's for a mechanic to put them on. One side went on easy and one side was very dificult.

"Before you start this prodject be sure to either check your existing U-Bolts or just get new ones. Mine were semi rusted and ceased on so they had to be torched off and I had to get 4 new U-bolts, had them made a bit longer just in case, they were 50 bucks...one side went on with no problem and one side was very dificult, not a job for you at home unless you have floor jacks and a torch and air or electric power tools. It took the mechanic around 5 hours to do this job, but in fairness an hour of that time was spent getting the new u-bolts. I now only have to decide if i want to raise my frnt end now to level it out."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Add-a-Leaf by Rough Country, July 18, 2008
By Bcurse from Castalian Springs, TN

Ease of Use/Installation:		3 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: It does what it advertised!
Cons: The fine print states, "This should be installed by a professional". They mean it!

"Completely satisfied with the product. I installed these leaf springs on the rear end of a 1998 Nissan Pickup. Installation was more challenging than expected but they did warn me in the instructions. They've already paid for themselves!"

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Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

99' Jeep Cherokee Classic, July 1, 2008
By Miotch

Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: I raised my jeep probably 4 inches which is great. It gave me alot more towing capacity without bottoming out my jeep.

"It was really simple but just one of those things that takes time."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Full size Bronco, June 26, 2008
By bajalou from Sometime Baja California Mex, sometime New Mexico

Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

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Pros: Easy install, good lift -

"Had a set installed on my 93 Bronco and within a month of off road use, one broke? at center, came out and was lost in the desert. I suspect that the installers didn't torque the U bolts correctly.
Purchased another set as the lift handling with them was what I wanted and installed myself. So far so good. Noticed instruction to re-torque after off road so guess I better follow that one after my experience with the first set.
I like them."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Nice, June 5, 2008
By NetDog from El Paso Texas

Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: None
Cons: I had to do it myself

"Everything went normal, No Issues."

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Overall Rating:

3 out of 5

Need new Drive Shaft, April 25, 2008
By DWill from Colorado

Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		4 out of 5

Pros: went in easy
Cons: drops axle so much that drive shaft become to short, might as well to a full lift.

"goes in easy, and is pretty simple, if staps go around exsisting leaf spring, need torch to heat up and then bend so u can get them apart, but no big deal. found out after i did it, that it shorten drive shaft so that vehicle is not drivable, but getting new one put in. which is running about 350, but, could be worse. does make ride a little stiffer as thought, but that is fine, does increase load cappacity in cargo area."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

add-a-leaf, February 28, 2008
By 01jeepman from NJ

Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Easy to install - quick lift - nice ride
Cons: Short style 21in, stiffer than full lenth 42in

"good product, good construction, for jeep cherokee these are the short style, not the full lenth ones. Short style is stiffer making a rougher ride. Fast shipping, great customer service."

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Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

wow..., February 17, 2008
By 91toyo4runner from albuquerque, NM

Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		4 out of 5

Pros: good easy lift

"It fits my friends ranger, but, i was looking at it for my 4runner. The funny thing is that a 4runner doesnt have leaf springs, and yet they are offered it for my truck as a "custom fit". they do fit nicely, though, on a ranger."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Install and Tips, December 21, 2007
By DR650Rider from Windber, PA

Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

Pros: Quality Product. Easy to Install.
Cons: Added a bit to much lift.

"I installed this product on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 93,000 miles - - my Jeep had the old age sags...
This is a quality product and was easy to install (about 3 hours total). However, the product raised the rear of my vehicle 3-4 inches which was a bit too much. I then removed bottom stock (shortest) spring ply and the rear of vehicle was at the perfect height. Also when you remove the bottom stock ply, the stock U-bolts then have enough thread sticking out of the nuts for a good margin of safety.
I would definitley recommend this product."

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Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

Add a Leafs, March 15, 2007
By Marsha from Spring Valley, IL.

Ease of Use/Installation:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

"Ordered this item for brother-in-laws son for his 1985 Ford pickup a was restoring. He told me product is working just fine. No problems installing them. Price was great too."

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Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

YJ Wrangler Add a Leaf, December 30, 2006
By Opie from Montville, CT

Ease of Use/Installation:		3 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		4 out of 5

"I Bought these to beef up the front end of my jeep to hold the extra load of a snow plow. My springs were flat and I ended up with a 2" lift out of it. It does ride a bit stiffer, but not too bad. (I may be just used to worn out springs).

This is a good set up if you do not want to spend a lot of money on a new set of springs.

They are not real easy to install. You will need some tools (saws all, impact wrench, pry bars, jacks, ect.) and I would recommend getting new U Bolts. The front kit comes with them, but not the rears. I did have to cut one u-bolt off."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

perfect fix, October 17, 2006
By fireaustin

Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

"I bought front and rear for my 79 CJ7. Took the sag for a lot less than full new leafs cost. If you are able to work on your truck, then you can do these."

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Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Product, August 7, 2006
By ethanray17 from Midland, MI

Ease of Use/Installation:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Quality/Construction:		5 out of 5

"IT is a great product, i put it on my 96 gmc sierra z71 and my truck was sagging when i put alot of weight on it but i put this on my truck and it raised it close to 3 inches. it does not sag anymore and it did not change the ride to much. i would recomend this to anybody."

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