Delgaty

Well I finally pulled the trigger and got an 06 FX4++ screw w/ 6.5' bed. I measured the difference in distance from tire to fender on the front and back and it looks like I need 1.5" more in the front to be level. I read about turning up your torsion bars but I hear that it can wear out your ball joints and other parts prematurely. It's only 1.5", not 2.5 or 3 like other people have done but if I'm replacing ball joints more often, would it pay off to just buy the levelling kit? Or will the 1.5" not affect much if at all and cranking it up will be a cheaper option. I just bought the truck and pretty much drained my bank account haha, running on low funds for the first time in a while.

Troupe

your body style dont have torsion bars you got to buy a leveling kit or get coil spring spacers

Delgaty

Damnit!

ATOM

why would you say that?

Franchi

I believe only 4x4's have them...

ATOM

97-03 and 04 heritage 4x4's had torsion bars
04 to current has coilover/shock style suspension

ride quality is like night and day

Delgaty

Basically I was hoping I could do it easier, but I guess a levelling kit won't be too bad, probably the safer option.

ATOM

other option? you can get some bilstein shocks to level it out too

Delgaty

I'll leave a the shock swap for when I lift it and they come with a kit.

ATOM

not at all lifts come with new front shocks FYI