Cranking Torsion Bars...
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Cranking Torsion Bars...
I've been looking around for a cheap way to gain a little more ground clearance. I keep hearing people say that you can crank the torsion bars and gain 2-3 inches in the front. First of all, I don't really know what exactly the torsion bars do, or how they work. Are there any disadvantages to doing this? It looks relatively easy, but I'm just not totally sure how it works or what it changes. I started looking around at the rear suspension to try and find a way to lift the back. I don't think I can use blocks, because it looks like Ford already did this. It seems like they kept the 2wd suspension and added blocks for more clearance. Can anyone verify this? So what's my best, inexpensive option now? I've heard that add-a-leafs are really noisy. I've also been told to use shackles. I'm assuming the brake lines and everything would be fine if I did raise the front and rear about 2 inches? Thanks again for any info!
Brian J Wilson
1998 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 5spd SuperCab
Brian J Wilson
1998 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 5spd SuperCab
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It looks like nobody here has done this. I have corrected a little suspension sag on on old dodge this way once but I wouldn't have had enuf adj room to raise it much.
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It looks like nobody here has done this. I have corrected a little suspension sag on on old dodge this way once but I wouldn't have had enuf adj room to raise it much.
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Cranking Torsion Bars...
i'm planning on doing it this the next chance I get to be in the garage, along with a rotation and fuel filter.
you can gain 2-3" on your front end, but it's not going to give you the same results as a body or susp. lift. the only real reason to do this is to level off the front end with the back if you want it level or are planning on doing one of the aforementioned upgrades. It gives you an even ride hieght.
I would get an alignment done after you do it, and drive it around a little bit to get used to the tighter steering. By tightening/lifting torsion bars your changing some critical angles and you want to make darn sure you're not doing it too much.
you can gain 2-3" on your front end, but it's not going to give you the same results as a body or susp. lift. the only real reason to do this is to level off the front end with the back if you want it level or are planning on doing one of the aforementioned upgrades. It gives you an even ride hieght.
I would get an alignment done after you do it, and drive it around a little bit to get used to the tighter steering. By tightening/lifting torsion bars your changing some critical angles and you want to make darn sure you're not doing it too much.
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