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Taller Shock For Use With Cranked Torsion Bars?

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bassadict69 Enthusiast

bassadict69

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It is looking like I may be replacing my shocks soon since I have a BAD squeek on the front drivers side. It sounds like the shock is what is making the noise but cannot be for sure. Truck has almost 100000 miles on it so I am sure they are getting close to needing replaced anyway.

 

I have my bars cranked almost enough to level my truck. Is there a shock out there a little longer than stock that I would be better off using with the cranked torsion bars?

 

Also, will a taller shock help any at all with the bone jarring rough ride I started feeling once I cranked the bars up? I am not talking about getting back to a factory ride but maybe helping a little!

2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

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There is no need for longer shocks. When you cranked the t-bars, you didn't increase the range of suspension travel, you just pushed it further down within its limits. You still have the same amount suspension travel as before you cranked, so a longer shock will do nothing.

 

The reason the ride is so bad, is most likely the upper control arm has bottomed out the bumpstop, eliminating any down-travel. I'd suggest de-cranking a little bit if you want the ride to improve.

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My ride improved after I installed 4-inch lift Rancho's. Actually it improved a lot.

 

Did you lift your truck, or just crank the t-bars? If you just added the shocks I don't understand how the shocks don't bottom out due to the missing 4 inched they need.....

onac255 Senior Enthusiast

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My ride improved after I installed 4-inch lift Rancho's. Actually it improved a lot.

 

I Also turned my torsion bars and my ride went to heck. After I installed 4 inch lift Ranchos my ride improved a lot.

bassadict69 Enthusiast

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Do any of you have a link to or a part number for the 4 inch lift Rancho's?

 

Also, does my truck have to be cranked up to a certain height for the shocks to fit?

hgl800 Enthusiast

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How much are you guys cranking them. I cranked mine 1 inch and it hasn't effected the ride one bit

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98silvz71 Enthusiast

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I cranked them up on my 98 to level it out and the ride quality improved as far as I'm concerned. I cornered better too. I'm getting ready to do it on my 04 2500HD and was wondering the same thing though. Since the dmax is so much heavier. Thinking about putting the Bilstein shocks on. What do you guys think?

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