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want to level out 2008 dodge durango AWD

Old Nov 12, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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Question want to level out 2008 dodge durango AWD

Hi everyone, so I have a 2008 dodge durango and I want to level out the front end, unfortunately everywhere I search I cant find any kits for AWD durangos, some say you can just turn the torsion bars a few turns and that balances out the front end, but my question is for those who have already used this method: does it work well, any issues? and do I necessarily have to get bigger tires or can I keep the tire size I currently have? thanks everyone in advance.
BTW I currently have no suspension modifications of any kind.
 

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Originally Posted by matinm90
Hi everyone, so I have a 2008 dodge durango and I want to level out the front end, unfortunately everywhere I search I cant find any kits for AWD durangos, some say you can just turn the torsion bars a few turns and that balances out the front end, but my question is for those who have already used this method: does it work well, any issues? and do I necessarily have to get bigger tires or can I keep the tire size I currently have? thanks everyone in advance.
BTW I currently have no suspension modifications of any kind.
Give the torsion keys 5-7 turns and an alignment and you will be good to go!

I believe it is 1/4" per rotation, and 1.25" to level....i think

I had mine leveled on stockers for 2 months and it was great, then upgraded to 33.1" tires and took of the sway bar, and ill never look back!
 
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Originally Posted by MileHighRango
Give the torsion keys 5-7 turns and an alignment and you will be good to go!

I believe it is 1/4" per rotation, and 1.25" to level....i think

I had mine leveled on stockers for 2 months and it was great, then upgraded to 33.1" tires and took of the sway bar, and ill never look back!
lol thats cool, but the question is, is it safe? and today i put my truck up on the lift and i did see a screw under each torsion bar, they were facing downward, are those the screws i would need to adjust? and thanks for the reply.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by matinm90
lol thats cool, but the question is, is it safe? and today i put my truck up on the lift and i did see a screw under each torsion bar, they were facing downward, are those the screws i would need to adjust? and thanks for the reply.
I would not hesitate to fill my D and drive it cross country, with the lift.

My current setup is:
-TB lift (roughly 1.5")
-Body Lift (another 1")
-Removed front sway bar (which was re-installed for piece of mind going t SEMA and back)

On occasion i tow a 5-6k car trailer with zero problems, there is body roll without the sway (duh), but after a little practice you don't really notice it and speed bumps seem to disappear
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MileHighRango
I would not hesitate to fill my D and drive it cross country, with the lift.

My current setup is:
-TB lift (roughly 1.5")
-Body Lift (another 1")
-Removed front sway bar (which was re-installed for piece of mind going t SEMA and back)

On occasion i tow a 5-6k car trailer with zero problems, there is body roll without the sway (duh), but after a little practice you don't really notice it and speed bumps seem to disappear
okay and i read somewhere that its recommended that you get ur headlights alligned, is that necessary? and also have u had an issues with ur cv joints or anything of that nature? and thanks for input buddy :-)
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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No Problems with the CV' yet and i have had mine lifted for almost a year (25k miles), i would defiantly re-adjust the head lights and fogs (if you drive with them). My friends gave me crap for a long time, and i used to get flashed all the time before fixing mine.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Do you have photos of your tb lift?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by d_rock5
Do you have photos of your tb lift?
Here's a couple of mine
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