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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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Front Differential Drop?

Does anyone have info on this. Like does it really help the angle of the drive shafts or is it even possible? I heard that you can just put spacers or washers inbetween. I was to crank the torsion bars, but i dont want to ruin my CV joints. i got a 2002 f150 by the way
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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I have a 1999 f 150 and cranked my torsion bars up about 3-4 years ago. 80k miles later and the CV's are fine. 215k on them with no issues.

I dont think you can hurt the CV's with the stock torsion bar keys. Probably could with the aftermarket ones though.
 
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Thanks, How much did the realignment normally cost? I put a leveling kit on my dad's 2003 F250 and the realignment was near 300 because the entire wheel geometry was off or somthing
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Shouldnt be that much

$50-$100 max
 
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If i only raise my trucks front end by about 1 inch, will i need that alignment? how sensitive are the adjustments?
 
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You should, although i dont always get one when i play with the front end. But yes you should.
 
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