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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Im leaning toward cranking my factory torsion bars cause all i need is about 2 in. Anyone have better ideas for lifting the front 2 inches with least cost and hassle. Also would i wear out enough stuff that I just shouldnt bother?
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Cranking your torsion bars is free. You could do torsion keys but your looking at like $300-$400.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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my torsion bars have been turnt up since i bought my truck and ive got over 100,000 on it and nothing has wore out because of them being turnt up. Its the same thing as putting new keys just have your alignment checked afterwards your gonna have to do that either way
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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I've ripped 2 cv boots already..
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I've ripped 2 cv boots already..
well ive broke some but it wasnt because of the torsion bars turnt up lol women and acohol is a dangerous mix lol
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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aftermarket key are dangerous bc they crank it too far. just maxx the stock ones out youll get 2.5 inches and can fit 35's with little trimming

look at my pics
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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well i appreciate the help I think i will just crank mine and then get the alignment. My main concern was that i would have misc. suspension parts wareout since there is already 100k on my truck and its all factory. Ill post before and afters and see how it looks.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 7700series
well i appreciate the help I think i will just crank mine and then get the alignment. My main concern was that i would have misc. suspension parts wareout since there is already 100k on my truck and its all factory. Ill post before and afters and see how it looks.
yeah man for sure post pics we like pictures around this place
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Pictures are worth a 1000 words!
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 7700series
well i appreciate the help I think i will just crank mine and then get the alignment. My main concern was that i would have misc. suspension parts wareout since there is already 100k on my truck and its all factory. Ill post before and afters and see how it looks.
i never even got an alignment after i cranked mine and theres no sign of wierd tire wear or messed up steering so idk?
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