HELP... My rear is sagging!!!

rroadkilll · **Posted:** Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:37 pm

I know what I titled it!!! Go ahead, but it got your attention!!!

It seems that my (wife's) Xterra is sagging a little in the rear... WHAT can I do to fix it???

Svendog · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:53 am

AAL, Deavers...

XVTer · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:55 am

Yup, deaver AAL mini-pack from PRG.

Or new packs

rroadkilll · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:52 am

Link? And how hard are they to install???

How do I tell if they are sagging?

XterraPA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:54 am

Deaver AAL from PRG
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/2_prg_deaver_xterra_2-leaf_spring_pack/

Adjustable Height Shackles from PRG
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/prg_variable_height_xterra_shackles/

How-To Install
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5301

rroadkilll · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:07 pm

I already have a 2" lift on it... spacer/shackles

will the AAL add ride height?

This is still my wifes DD so I don't want it to much higher till I get the BL...

I would like to be 3" front and back but don't think I can do that...

I may have to call you or Dave or Bobby and ask more questions!!!

XVTer · **Posted:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:10 pm

The AAL will add height, though, over time, it'll settle to around the original height of the stock pack (mine are about settled and they've been on for about 2yrs.)

bmpskir · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:49 pm

the shakles are known to flatten your springs - go with the AALs and remove the shackles if you want it around the same height... the AALs will tighten up the rear end and will hold the height longer than using shackles and flattening the springs... once they flatten out like XVTER then put the shackles back in...

just my .02...

rroadkilll · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:22 pm

bmpskir wrote:

the shakles are known to flatten your springs - go with the AALs and remove the shackles if you want it around the same height... the AALs will tighten up the rear end and will hold the height longer than using shackles and flattening the springs... once they flatten out like XVTER then put the shackles back in...

just my .02...

That's a good call!

bmpskir · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:13 pm

I ran mine at stock height for 90k and they were getting flat... I went AAL first to get height and improve the handling... once they get lower, either new pack or shackles...

Shackles are cheap but for $150 you get AALs - a much better option for short money I think...

CaveDog21 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:08 am

When I put on my Shrockworks rear bumper/tire carrier I got some sag and countered that with Hellwig EZ-550 helper springs which also helps with sag when towing something. This certainly is not a permanent solution but I did it so that it wouldn't get worse before I get my lift. Best part with the helpers is that they are easily adjustable.

HELP... My rear is sagging!!!

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