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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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i am wondering what will happen if i crank the torsion bars on my 2002 f150 reg cab short box 4.6l

is there anythign bad to cranking them?
 
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It will raise the truck and ride stiffer. You chould have the front end alignment checked afterwards.
 
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is stiffer better?
 
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Just depends on how you want it to ride. It won't be as smooth.
 
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how do u crank them
 
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any answers?
 
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At the back end of the torsion bar there is an adjuster bolts. Turn both of them in an equal number of turns.
 
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