Lift front end

[HogWash01]

How do you lift the front end by just the torsion bars or cant I?I will be getting a 01 gmc Z71 ext cab and need to know how to lft it a little for now,cause I like to make it look higher then it is.Then eventually run some bigger tires on it as well.TIA

[grayghst]

How do you lift the front end by just the torsion bars or cant I?I will be getting a 01 gmc Z71 ext cab and need to know how to lft it a little for now,cause I like to make it look higher then it is.Then eventually run some bigger tires on it as well.TIA

 

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You tighten the adjuting bolt on the back end of the torsion bar. Measure both sides before tightening. I wouldn't go more than 1-1 1/2". You are going to be making the ride rougher by adjusting the bars. I would look into ford keys instead. They are cheap at about $50-$90 from a ford dealer. Part number - XL3Z5B328CA. Here is a lnk to a good write up on how to change them. http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65871

 

Hope this helps.

 

Russ

[slowpokebanshee]

don't forget aside from sacrificing ride quality, you need to attempt getting the vehicle properly aligned, gray area is by cranking up the torsion bars you are knocking your caster/camber way out of whack, maybe not able to adjust for it depending on how much you crank it up...