torsion lift is done

[84john]

steps are off and torsion lift is done BTW 5 TURNS IS MAX

threads dont go any further!!!!! i only did one thing wrong (forgot to take any before measurements) guess i was a little to eager:) 37" to top of front wheel well at front most flat area.

[RyanbabZ71]

JOHN IMPORTANT

 

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MAX OUT THE TBAR BOLTS

 

leave some thread on them bolts!!!!!

 

better go back and unturn then a few turns

[gandolphxx]

John - and after you do that get a full alignment - real important if you value your tires and frontend.

[84john]

already decided to back them off 1-1/2 to 2 turns. but not tonight its to da## cold. will get it aligned tomorrow or wednesday. this will have to do tuntil i figure out if i want a 4" suspension lift or wait for performance parts body lift

[DigUout]

After you turn them back down a turn or two, drive it for a couple of days before having it realigned.  The front end will come back down a little in the next 20 miles or so.  Then you'll have a true idea where the front end sits.  Following it dropping back down a little, then go for an alignment -

[chane]

I did mine over the weekend also.

 

start was like

38lf - 38 1/2rf

40lr - 40 1/2rr

 

Went all the way to 41 on both front.  Then backed off to 40 1/4 on both.

 

Looks good!  Ride didn't change much.

 

Here's a couple of pics:

 

[Victory Red]

After reading all these posts about cranking the bars, I decided to do it yesterday too. I mainly just wanted to see how it looked. Can't say I notice any difference in the ride, but it does feel like it needs the front end aligned now, which I will do if I decide to keep them cranked up.

 

Hey Chane, the second picture you posted didn't come out on my end. Was it a "before" shot? The top picture looks good with the truck sitting level like that. I only cranked in three turns, so mine still sits a bit higher in the rear.

[chane]

Hey Chane, the second picture you posted didn't come out on my end. Was it a "before" shot? The top picture looks good with the truck sitting level like that. I only cranked in three turns, so mine still sits a bit higher in the rear.

No it was closeup of the front.  It should work now after I edited it.  I have alot of before pictures I need to get developed.  I just took these w/a digital here @ work.

 

I will eventually get everything posted to my website.

[96 Vortec]

What do you need to do to turn the Tbars?  Do you need to have the front end lifted off of the ground with the tires off?  

 

I have a 96 that sits level with 285's and some room left in the fenders.  I want bigger tires and am wondering how much lift I could actually get out of twisting the torsion bars.  I have also heard that I can swap in 3/4 ton torsion bars for even more lift.

[RyanbabZ71]

Do you need to have the front end lifted off of the ground with the tires off?  

 

No you do not need to remove the tires.  I would say to jack up the front end though.

 

1st measure each side.  Record measurements

2nd jack truck up

3rd tighten the bolts (18mm cw turn) but leave a few threads.  Id say 3-5 turns on each is good

4th lower truck and remeasure making sure both sides are level

5th drive it a little then remeasure.  Truck will setlle down a bit

finally have an alignment done

[2000 GMC]

Will messing with the torsion bars void the factory warranty in any way?   I want to raise the front end of my truck, but don't want anything I do to affect the warranty.

[RyanbabZ71]

2000

 

it shouldnt as long as you dont mention it.  I took my truck to the dealer for the alignment and the service advisor wanted to know why.  Well it was pulling right for a long time.  I never mentioned it and they never noticed.  How would they notice every truck is different anyways

 

Just dont say anything and they wont know

[96 Vortec]

What about the 3/4 ton torsion bars?  Anybody know anything about using them in a 1/2 ton?