I just jacked the entire front end up on the frame crossbar. Using an 18mm socket, simply tighten the torsion bar bolts. I also marked mine, but in case the marking comes off, I also started my turns with the wrench parallel to the length of the truck. This way I can still make complete turns either way.

 

Yep, great for 06 and 07 but not the rest of us, we have torsion bars to crank.

 

A jack and a 1/2" drive socket wrench with socket. Truly I believe the rake on our trucks are due to CAFEstandards to increase mpg.Cranking the torsion bar is basically the same as adding different keys, you are twisting the bars more. Just do it yourself andthat way, if you don't like it, you can put it back without spending a dime. I lifted mine just enough to make it level but I've experienced no harsh ride what's so ever. Start on a nice smooth level surface and measure each side from the ground to the fender lip. Jack up one side and crank that bolt about five times. I used white-out on the bolt head and the bracket for a reference to keep track of the turns. After five turns lower the truck and re-measure. Write down the new #. Mine was about 2" after 5 turns. Jack up the other side and do the same. The measurement maybe different, if so, jack it up again and add or subtract turns to make sure each side is the same. Write the number of turns for each side down and throw it in the glove box in case you want to change it. Now, go get it aligned because you changed the Camber. If you go more then 2" you'll need longer shocks as well.
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where did you jack up the truck at ?
on the frame or front axle area
alsoIF I read the above statement right
you just jacked it up and turned the bolts, I am thinking you tightened them?
and this gave you the height you looked forright?
you didnt adjust anything else?
sorry for the questions but I just bought an 02 and would like to do this myself
to raise the front height
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I placed my jack on that front cross member, just enough to get the tire off the ground. Understand, jacking it is not required, it just makes it easier to crank the bars. Mark that torsion bar bolt and the nearby bracket so you know how many turns you're going, I used white-out so it was easy to see. Yes, tighten them to raise. Your last adjustment must be to raise. In other words, if you want to lower, go down below where you want it then make the last adjustment a raise. I did one side 5 turns, lowered the truck and measured it, went up about 2". I jacked up the other side and did 5 turns, lowered the truck andthat sidewent up 2 1/2", so I jacked it up, lowered to 1 3/4" then brought it back up to 2" to equal the other side. The number of turns does not matter, only the measurement being equal. Unless you like fat chicks in which case raise the right side slightly higher.

 

If you want to level it out, just place a 12 x 12 cinder block back there. Seriously, in our model year 1500, 80 lbs will level you out just fine. I put my tools in the back and whammy, leveled and A-ok. Ha.

Much cheaper than buying leveling kits...........Looks cheaper too

 

Maybe a set of truck nutz will help.

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I leveled mine out the other day using the above method
18mm socket and jack it looks great and took about 30 minutes to measure the truck
and do all the adjustments I also took the front valance off black plastic lower air dam
and that gave the truck a taller look as well and a somewhat menacing apperaance to
the the front end I dont have a dig cam but will get pics of before and after
with in a few days or so
I cant believe more ram owners are not doing this

 

Its funny you suggest truck nuts.

I have a pair on mine, 8" Chrome from www.yournutz.com

They absolutly make the truck and up here in canada they are a really rare thing to have. I think I will add them to my Sig, cause they are the cats meow.

 

Cranking the torsion bars up does not make the front suspension stiffer. All you are doing is rotating the mounting point of the torsion bar. It adds no more tension. It would only add tension if the control arms were against a stop. It is no different than adding a spacer under leaf or coil springs. All you're really doing is changing the location of the spring. The torsion keys just change the position of the torsion bars..."rotates them".
http://www.performanceproducts4truck...amp;pid=110913

 

I have 315/75/17 BFG's on my 1500...No problem. Cranked my torsions and needed alignment.
Cranking the torsion bars up does not make the front suspension stiffer. All you are doing is rotating the mounting point of the torsion bar. It adds no more tension. It would only add tension if the control arms were against a stop. It is no different than adding a spacer under leaf or coil springs. All you're really doing is changing the location of the spring.

The torsion keys just change the position of the torsion bars..."rotates them".
http://www.performanceproducts4trucks.com/productpage.aspx?cid=19&sid=28&pid=110913