Whats the best method pros and cons of each What made you chose???
Any brands you might recomend prices and problems you encountered...

 

i find shackels alot easier the add a leaf. ive only had experinces with shackels tho. there not much diference with them add a leaf, ubolts and shackels all do the same thing.

 

I did both on mine, adding the extra leaf was easier than the shackles because my bolt were seized in the bushings so I had to get new bushings as well. The add-a-leaf will help out when towing or hauling anything and the shackles won't.

It's a good idea to get new hardware regardless of which one you end up doing before you start. Bolts for the shackles, and u-bolts and center pins for the add-a-leaf.

 

The other thing to remember with the add-a-leaf is that while it will make it so your back end doesn't sag as much when carrying a load or towing, it will also make the ride stiffer in the rear when you're unloaded. This may be fine depending on what you want.

 

i have a add a leaf and it didnt make it any stiffer,still rides like a certain buckin little paint baby i know. i think thats due to the cheap **** shocks i used. i did notice however it didnt seem to lift it the full 2 inches like it says it would. on the shackle ive heard that it adds more side to side sway sometimes but dont know for my self

 

I'm considering both if your gonna do it do it right. Right?

 

If lift & load carrying is what you want there are air bags you can add inbetween the leafs & frame. I'm thinking of that for towing the boat to level it better.
If the leafs are flattening out without a load then consider replacing them & based on how that goes, think about shackles &/or add a leaf or possibly air bags that naturally are adjustable depending what you need at any certain time.

 

I want to lift it with the Rc 2.5" and the add a leaf's what I really need to do is less talk more work beacuse stock sucks

 

I'm sorry, I've had a few beer & possibly my house has a C0 leak as well... but what did I just try to read?

I will say I'll agree with the talk less part - if that was a part. lol

 

sorry that was from my phone stupid *** touch screens i fixed it