TBars / Leaf Springs
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TBars / Leaf Springs
I know what the leaf springs and t bars r for, I was wondering if my truck has a tbar, 98 Ford F-150, 5.4 V8 Triton, 2wd. I want to level my truck, front end sags, not sure if my truck has a tbar, also wanna know if doing something to leaf springs or something to jack up my front end, open to suggestions besides lift kits, unless I have to. Another thing is I cant find tutorials to straighten my sagging front bumper, NEED advice on that, really bothers me, I have a rattling exhaust but I’m sure i know what it is n will fix. Sorry for so much, new to the website kinda! Used it a lot for advice n tips n tricks, everyone seems really nice n not judgmental. Would really appreciate the help!
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Torsion bars are found only on 4WD trucks. 2WD trucks have coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear.
The front end may not be "sagging." These trucks were designed with the rear ends setting slightly higher than the front. There are 2WD leveling kits that will do what you're looking for. These can be simple spacers, new coil springs, or spindles depending on your budget. Using spacers or springs will require an alignment after installation, and 2" is generally considered the maximum amount of front-end lift before you induce stress (and premature wear) on the suspension components. Some will say stock-length shocks will still work, but ones designed for the added height will be better if you go off-road.
As for the bumper, simply loosen the bolts (nuts? I can't remember) on the back side holding it in place, and with an extra set of hands, move it into the position you want it, and re-tighten the fasteners.
The front end may not be "sagging." These trucks were designed with the rear ends setting slightly higher than the front. There are 2WD leveling kits that will do what you're looking for. These can be simple spacers, new coil springs, or spindles depending on your budget. Using spacers or springs will require an alignment after installation, and 2" is generally considered the maximum amount of front-end lift before you induce stress (and premature wear) on the suspension components. Some will say stock-length shocks will still work, but ones designed for the added height will be better if you go off-road.
As for the bumper, simply loosen the bolts (nuts? I can't remember) on the back side holding it in place, and with an extra set of hands, move it into the position you want it, and re-tighten the fasteners.
Last edited by OhioLariat; Sep 13, 2019 at 09:19 AM.
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front bumper is 4 11/16" nuts. super easy if you take the headlights and grille off real quick. i wouldn't recommend leveling it upside down on your back. i just replaced mine last weekend. you'll need a deep socket. i think mine is about an inch and a half and it wasn't fully on there. luckily the nuts weren't seized at the junkyard or on my truck.
mine is a 2wd with a higher back also. i generally have a few hundred lbs of stuff in there and a shell on it so it sits almost level. i'm going to lower the back with shackles. you can get 1", 2" or 4". even then it will sit higher than any of my cars so no big deal on ride height. (eventually i'll go with lowering spindles in the front too).
mine is a 2wd with a higher back also. i generally have a few hundred lbs of stuff in there and a shell on it so it sits almost level. i'm going to lower the back with shackles. you can get 1", 2" or 4". even then it will sit higher than any of my cars so no big deal on ride height. (eventually i'll go with lowering spindles in the front too).
Last edited by Henryj; Sep 14, 2019 at 02:22 AM.