want it to be level

05AZgmc · July 30, 2006

i got an 05 gmc seirra 4x4 and it sits way to stinkbug, to low in the front. can i level it by just cranking the t bars up? how many turns is safe to do? also with the tbars cranked a little, whats the biggest tire size i can fit under there w/o rubbing? anyone have pics of theirs or someone elses stock truck with bigger tires under there, and the tbars cranked. thanks.

--David

mikecordell · July 31, 2006

i got an 05 gmc seirra 4x4 and it sits way to stinkbug, to low in the front. can i level it by just cranking the t bars up? how many turns is safe to do? also with the tbars cranked a little, whats the biggest tire size i can fit under there w/o rubbing? anyone have pics of theirs or someone elses stock truck with bigger tires under there, and the tbars cranked. thanks.
--David

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I don't know how far you can get with cranking the torsion bars but I do know that you can buy some for torsion keys for around $80 that will give you 2" of lift. As for the other questions, I don't know off the top of my head but I have seen the answers on here before, try a search.

Mike

05AZgmc · July 31, 2006

alright ill give that a try, i kno about the torsion keys, but i live in an apartment and have some tools but not to much, so i think it might be a little difficult for me to put the keys in(120 degrees here in phoenix right now lol). ive heard its not to hard tho, just need a special tool.

Outsource · July 31, 2006

David,

I'm also looking to level out my 05 Z71. I was looking at the "Ready Lift" kit and posted a request for advice on the 1500 / 2500 section of this forum.

Hoping someone has heard about or experinced these kits before.

93MudSlinger · August 26, 2006

I own an 01 Silverado that I bought from the dealership with 305/70r16 (33x10.5). I came with Goodyear AT's but I have since changed them out for Maxxis Buckshot Mudders of the same size. Have no problems with them at all.

tpepp1527 · August 31, 2006

How much of a size difference is there in a 285/70/17 as compared to a 305/70/17 , i am looking at both right now and the 285's are quite a bit cheaper. So i was thinking of that route.

mmmikkke · August 31, 2006

Keep in mind that if you adjust your torsion bars you'll mess up your alignment. Should probably plan on getting an alignment after adjusting the torsion bars. Better yet, see if the guy doing the alignment will adjust the torsion bars!

SandShots · September 1, 2006

wont the adjustment of the bars make your suspension stiffer?

i wanted to level out my truck but not willing to sacrifice the ride quality.

its a little stiff as it is allready.

93MudSlinger · November 16, 2006

How much of a size difference is there in a 285/70/17 as compared to a 305/70/17 , i am looking at both right now and the 285's are quite a bit cheaper. So i was thinking of that route.

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I think that the 305 is a wider tire. My dad likes to rum on the stock 285 and when I put them together they are the same size in height (about 33 in) but the 305 is wider by about 1 in.