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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
You should get the 6400 series if you want to have the flat look like my truck in this picture. If you like a bit of a nose down appearance then you go to the 6700 series as they are a little longer.

How much longer? Do you know?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Well I went to http://www.belltech.com/ and looked up your question. I was incorrect with the Beltech 6700 series. The 6700 series is a smaller shackle meaning a 1". The Beltech 6400 is a 2" shackle.

So there is the difference. The 6400 you can get a more nose down appearance because you have the ability of not cranking the T-bars up so much on the front, whereas the 6700 is only 1 inch so you would only be able to crank the front 4 turns over OEM height and you would be basically flat.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Here are a few pictures of my dingo (referred to as "the Durangho") after the 2"shackle lift and 33X10.50R15 BFG All-Terrians

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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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oh and by they way... in the third picture the rear tire is touching the ground. just shows how much articulation is available without much modification haha
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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I have been thinking of doing this for a year or two. and now that I haven't the new tires i just put on are rubbing. On inspection I have noticed my torsion bars are actually warping and sagging. more on one side than the other. ( maybe the wife needs a diet)

My question is if I torque the keys up to stock hight can I break a torsion bar?
has anyone heard of them snapping.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Very rare cases have I ever heard of breaking a torsion bar, on anything. Never heard of one on a durango breaking.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Thanx that does make me feal a little better about it.. I think I'll do it til I get a chance to replace them.
I'll keep you all posted.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Great info everyone. I'm a guy who never wrenchs my vehicles, & I lifted my torsion bars in no time at all. With the lift, I was able to fit 32's on my 2005 with no rubbing what so ever. I'll share some pics next time I get a chance.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Quick question about those that run 33's on their Durangos. What did you do about the spare tire? Will a 33 fit under the car? Or do you use the original smaller size and it'll get you to the closest shop?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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I threw it in the back. Then got a "Tire Gate " from Wilcox. See my picture here or cardomain under lvphotos.
 
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