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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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torsion bars

how do I crank them. What do I need to know?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Lift up the truck to take the weight off the front suspension and crank the adjuster bolts.

What do you need to know?
- It won't add room for bigger tires, just increase ride height.
- You WILL need an alignment afterwards
- The ride and flex will suffer.
- If you actually 'wheel it, your steering will break more often than if not cranked

There are better ways to lift your truck.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Dont go to far, some people get crazy with them. Mine does great with just a little tweak
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Just for Chucks and Giggles, since I still have butt sag, could I torque it the other way to even out the back.

NOT lower it, but just make it even till I can get money for new rear springs
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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you could, might feel too soft to ya
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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2" add-a-leafs and crank those suckers.

Mine rides fine for a broke mans lift. Others will more than dis-agree
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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When you are making the bars even it helps to take it for a quick spin around the block and let them settle after each adjustment
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Clay does wheel. But takes pretty damn good care of his truck...

Dawg. Why torque up the Torsion bars?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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Get new bolts or have a way to get to the dealer once you start turning them. I didnt get new bolts when I did mine and had to bum a ride from my neighbor when they broke.
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