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ram15002011 11-20-2011 03:30 PM

Crank Torsion Bar or leveling kit?
 
I Have a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7v8. I want to level out my front suspension so it'll sit higher.
What's better to crank the torsion bar or put in a leveling kit.?

master tech 11-21-2011 12:01 AM

Welcome to DF
I will be moving your post to the 4th gen ram section. The members there maybe able to help you with your question.

frogslinger 11-21-2011 12:37 AM

I would definitely crank the torsion bar.

Before doing that though I would think you might have to retrofit your truck extensively as the current gen truck uses coil springs, and has no torsion bars...

Is it possible that the overzealous mods moved this to the 4th generation section without fully parsing it and realising you have an '01 and a typo? Or am I way off?

LU229 11-21-2011 12:43 AM


Originally Posted by ram15002011 (Post 2648764)
I Have a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7v8. I want to level out my front suspension so it'll sit higher.
What's better to crank the torsion bar or put in a leveling kit.?

Must be you owned a chevy or older dodge before you bought the 2011 ram.
To my knowledge, 4th generation dodge 1500 trucks dont have torsion bars to crank up the suspension.
If you want it raised higher, take it back to the dealer, their kits work very well and they wont VOID your warranty.
You will have to have the alignment re-done as well if you raise the truck.

iskybantilus 11-21-2011 07:46 AM

there are coil springs on the front and rear of 2009 and up 1500's. no more torsion bars, so you need a leveling kit or a lift kit.

jayman84 11-21-2011 09:46 AM


Originally Posted by LU229 (Post 2649263)
If you want it raised higher, take it back to the dealer, their kits work very well and they wont VOID your warranty.

True that it won't void your whole warranty but the mopar part installed is not covered by any warranty at all. This was uncovered a while back by someone who read all the fine print. But most dealerships will work with you if they are the ones installing it on your vehicle. If all the OP wants to do is level his truck then he should look at the bilstein 5100 leveling shocks. Many people including me have used those and had no problems at all. Plus with the bilstein shocks you get 4 height choices for the lift from stock height to 2.1 inches.

ram15002011 11-23-2011 11:40 AM

Thanks for all the help, im going to get it leveled at the dealerships.

daveowens45 03-03-2024 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by LU229 (Post 2649263)
Must be you owned a chevy or older dodge before you bought the 2011 ram.
To my knowledge, 4th generation dodge 1500 trucks dont have torsion bars to crank up the suspension.
If you want it raised higher, take it back to the dealer, their kits work very well and they wont VOID your warranty.
You will have to have the alignment re-done as well if you raise the truck.

What year does the Dodge ram 1500 have them I have an 05 Dodge ram 1500


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