raising front end?

[jerseydrew]

i may or may not need another inch or two of clearance for a plow in my driveway. can that be accomplished simply by turning the torsion bars "up"? and if so will i also need an alignment?

[sti]

That should do the trick. When I started plowing with my 2006 2500, the plow bracket would hit anytime I hit a bump, etc. a buddy that does my mechanic work cranked the torsion bars up so the truck sat level and that solved the problem. Basically we leveled the truck without the plow and it was enough to keep the plow, etc. from dragging. You will need an alignment when it's done.

 

 

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[jerseydrew]

thanks.

[newdude]

5-8 turns will get you in the 1.4-2 inch mark.

[jerseydrew]

good to know, thanks again. will only be doing this if my plow receiver scrapes in the driveway. i don't really need to do it just yet.

[hegsz71]

If you travel at all with the plow investing in some timbrens is a must. These things will make it ride so much better. Having plowed commercially with my truck for 5 years it was the best money I ever spent http://timbren.com/

[jerseydrew]

If you travel at all with the plow investing in some timbrens is a must. These things will make it ride so much better. Having plowed commercially with my truck for 5 years it was the best money I ever spent http://timbren.com/

i only travel 5 miles to go back and forth from my place to my mother's place.

[SMiller]

What is your plow?

[jerseydrew]

haven't got it yet but looking at 8 or 8.5 western pro plus.

[SMiller]

haven't got it yet but looking at 8 or 8.5 western pro plus.

Western can be leveled 3 different ways so you can have a lot of adjustment with the front end.

 

Get shock extenders, crank the torsion bars to get 2in. of lift, get a alignment.

 

Let us know if you don't like the ride afterwards, you will have to throw more parts on it or lower it down some.