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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 01:08 AM
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does any body know if there a kit that will eliminate the torsion bars on my truck im getting tired of almost no travel in the front
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 04:09 AM
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Have you checked out why?
Are the bars twisted, the rear adjustments been played with trying the change the trim height etc.
Are your tires worn on their inside tread area?
Otherwise change the bars.
It's a lot less work than changing over with other parts.
Upper mounts would have to be installed as well as lower control arms to house the coil springs. Shocks have to be changed.
Either way you will need front end alignment.
Good luck.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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Everything is in good shape i just dont like how much travle it has before it hits the bump stopps
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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???? the torsion bars work very well on this setup.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:18 AM
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iv only got 3 inches of travel in the front im always hitting the bump stops I compared my truck to my dads who's is a year newer and is a fx4 has the same amount of travel
 
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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got any photos? is the truck stock? what kind of lift?
 
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