Crank The Torsion Bars Or Buy A Leveling Kit?

[BagoXCAlum99]

Just like the title says, should I just crank the torsion bar adjusting bolts or buy a leveling kit?

 

Thanks!

Matt

[tobias]

First things first, how much lift are you looking to get out of this?

[2000DV4.8]

"Leveling kits" just crank the torsion bars further than is safe. The maximum height you can SAFELY gain out of the torsion bars is about 1.5", which is easily achievable with the stock keys. If you go higher than that, you will wear through front end parts much faster than normal, and you run the risk of parts like pitman and idler arms, ball joints, tie rod ends, and cvs failing. Not fun. Not to mention your truck will ride like a Sherman tank.

 

Search, it's been covered bajillions of times.