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Old 03-28-2015, 11:08 AM
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Looks good, just put a light load in the back like a refrigerator or something. I think I had a refrigerator with some scrap metal and my springs settled about 1/4".
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Looks good, just put a light load in the back like a refrigerator or something. I think I had a refrigerator with some scrap metal and my springs settled about 1/4".
I might get a leveling kit but I won't install the blocks in the rear

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Just crank your factory keys. Dont bother with aftermarket keys.
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Looks good, just put a light load in the back like a refrigerator or something. I think I had a refrigerator with some scrap metal and my springs settled about 1/4".
do u think I can go from 33in tires to 35in tires? Any clue what the equation is
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Just crank your factory keys. Dont bother with aftermarket keys.
the Torsion bars were adjusted
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Originally Posted by BFP F150
the Torsion bars were adjusted
Then all you goig to do is destroy front end components at a alarming rate.
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
Then all you goig to do is destroy front end components at a alarming rate.
? Please explain?!!!!
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Originally Posted by BFP F150
? Please explain?!!!!
You have already cranked your factory torsion bars with factory keys? If you buy leveling keys all it is going to is increase preload on the torsion bar. It will destroy ball joints, and tie rods because of the limited down travel.
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I went from 31's, to 33's, to 35's all with no lift, you can do it, but I personally wouldn't do it again.

Also your CV axles will wear fast. Cranking the T bars puts a bad angle on them and makes them wear out faster. If you have 24.25" from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender you should be fine.



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