Torsion lift for new tires.
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From: Vickery, OH
Torsion lift for new tires.
Okay so I feel dumb asking about this since a lot of you have cranked your torsion bars and it isn't hard at all. But..
I'm making more room for new tires (31x10.50r16) I know they will fit stock height but I also want the front end level with the rear plus I personally think it would look goofy if I didn't do this.
I've attempted to do this in the past with no luck.
I know the steps but I'm not sure if I'm missing anything
1.)Spray PB blaster on bolts few days prior.
2.)Jack front end up so tires don't touch ground.
3.)Breaker bar and appropriate size socket
Now this is where this easy project comes to a dead stop for me.
I go to crank it and the bolts don't budge, I go counter clockwise and clockwise in a jerking motion to see if it helps break free and nothing.
And just general concern not wanting to mess anything up. I know not to go to far with the tightening as it can throw the suspension off. But besides that and increased wear and stiffer ride are there any other potential consequences that can come of this?
Although I shouldn't feel too dumb by asking this, I really don't have much knowledge of the suspension, kind of a learning process with each project I do.
I'm making more room for new tires (31x10.50r16) I know they will fit stock height but I also want the front end level with the rear plus I personally think it would look goofy if I didn't do this.
I've attempted to do this in the past with no luck.
I know the steps but I'm not sure if I'm missing anything
1.)Spray PB blaster on bolts few days prior.
2.)Jack front end up so tires don't touch ground.
3.)Breaker bar and appropriate size socket
Now this is where this easy project comes to a dead stop for me.
I go to crank it and the bolts don't budge, I go counter clockwise and clockwise in a jerking motion to see if it helps break free and nothing.
And just general concern not wanting to mess anything up. I know not to go to far with the tightening as it can throw the suspension off. But besides that and increased wear and stiffer ride are there any other potential consequences that can come of this?
Although I shouldn't feel too dumb by asking this, I really don't have much knowledge of the suspension, kind of a learning process with each project I do.
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From: St Clairsville Oh
Should be able to take a flashlight and look at the bolt and tell if is bottom out or not. Those bolts get (because of there location) a lot of junk on them. So they can be a bear to move. When I did mine the first time I soak them down real good and used a 1/2 breaker bar with a piece of 3 inch pipe about 2 ft long to move them.
Lifting the front with the keys will not effect to much . When you buy aftermarket lift keys is when you start running into some issues. Because you start changing the geometry or the angle of the front end. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have front end align when you are done.
Lifting the front with the keys will not effect to much . When you buy aftermarket lift keys is when you start running into some issues. Because you start changing the geometry or the angle of the front end. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have front end align when you are done.
I had no problem at all with my truck when doing the keys. Maybe yours are already cranked and they are just worn that much so you cant tell. Look at the bolt and see where it is at. After messing with torsion bars its recommended that you get it aligned especially if you are getting new tires put on it. Its cheap(usually 40-60.00,Its 53.00 here)
