Add a leaf / helper springs

[joshua5438]

I just bought a new set of wheels and tires and now I need to lift my truck a little more so they will fit. (I knew before I purchased them I would need to lift but was hoping I could get away with minor trimming). I currently have a 2.5" lift (spacer in front and blocks with traction bars in rear). I want to go with a 4.5" lift on the front but I need a way to lift the rear 2" without loosing my block with the traction bar mounts. I have seen several brands of add a leaf that claim to raise it 2" but wanted to see if anyone had first hand experience with certain brands. Any suggestions would be great.

 

[Shafer171]

Is it worth sacrificing ride? New blocks aren’t that expensive and would keep the ride. Pmf will custom make blocks with bar mounts to any size you need.

 

[joshua5438]

Is it worth sacrificing ride? New blocks aren’t that expensive and would keep the ride. Pmf will custom make blocks with bar mounts to any size you need.

I personally do not like the idea of 6" tall blocks (stock block height + 2.5" current height + 2" to get me where I want to be). The helper springs do not kill the ride from past experience on other vehicles.