I don't know if this is considered ignorant in the lifting world, but I have contemplated adjusting the torsion bars to raise the front end of my truck a little bit during the winter time. After seeing my bumper get dented yesterday, it made me think about what else could happen in the long winters of Maine and the dreadful banks of snow my bumper might hit. Would it be silly to raise it just for a temporary period of time to achieve an inch or two of extra clearance? Also, will it take my truck out of alignment once I did lift it? Some pointers or advice would be helpful.

 

Some people crank their tbars to level their trucks instead of getting a level kit, so yeah you can do it and yes you would need to get it aligned after doing it.

Idk about doing it for a short period of time...I mean I would think it would be possible without a problem, but I think that once you level it you will probably prefer it like that and not want to lower it back down. The ride will be noticeably stiffer though, just a heads up.

 

Yes, you will need an alignment when raising AND again upon lowering. ANY change in suspension will throw off alignment.
It will also stiffen up the front end considerably, and judging from your past posts, I don't think you'll enjoy that.

 

Does the leveled look appear alright with the 20" wheel and stock 275 sized tires? Also, does anybody know if raising the front end with the torsion bars will affect warranties?

 

Messing with T-bars wont void warranties, but slamming snow banks and hitting ditches WILL!!! LMAO!!

 

Part of your problem is that you are trying to run 20" wheels off road. There is hardly any room for sidewall flex when hitting those dips and ditches. It's bad enough IMO when these guys put 35" tires on 20" wheels, but when you have a 33" tire on a 20" wheel there is just NO give from the tire.
The tire is more important than a shock for absorption, especially off-road. You'll benefit A LOT more by putting on a set of 17" wheels and tires on your truck than any amount of crank or lift! Not to mention your acceleration and MPGs will improve as well.

20" and larger wheels are a LOOK thing, unless you are into hard cornering on pavement, which is the only place a low profile, wider tire has a benefit...

 

Are you looking to do this bc you want to go off roading or bc you want some extra clearance when drivin on snow covered roads?

 

Hey man, i got them for $200 what do you want me to say lol.

but yeah, Hammer is correct. he knows his stuff


Teach, he said he was planning on lowering it back down after the winter months, so I think it's prob just the latter

 

Given what you were looking to spend with the fact you already had 20" wheels and what those used Pro Comps cost you, I'da done the same thing.
It's just IMO anyone going from scratch, buying new tires and wheels, would not be spending wisely if they chose 20" AND did much off-pavement.
Now if it's for looks, and I have NO problem with someone moddin' their truck solely for looks, then 20's or even 24's are just fine.

If I could do it, I'd be running 15" wheels with 35" tires. The boys who can go thru the deepest, nastiest red Georgia mud whilst hog huntin' or just foolin' around are always the ones with 35's or even 37's on 15" wheels. A LOT more sidewall flex and floatation to stay up in the muck, as well as more room for airing down which yields a much wider footprint!!!

 

Yeah, I was thinking now that I actually have some tires on there that aren't bald, I could find someone to swap me some 17s on 35s + cash for my rims and tires. Then I can use the cash for another mod! haha