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Old 06-30-2009, 09:48 AM
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Hi everyone. My truck has a bit of a rake to it (looks like it's leaning forward). A friend of mine told me that you could correct this by twisting the torsion bars. Has anyone tried this before?
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Old 06-30-2009, 11:44 AM
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Yep, i did it, many many many have done it. No more 2" though. Since yours is 9 years old, there will probably be some sag in the bars so you may not want to go more than 1.5.
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Old 06-30-2009, 11:54 AM
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OK I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the info!
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many many many have done it.
Many many many many many have done it.
Even if you go just 1.5", it'll look close to level just by eyeballing it.
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Old 06-30-2009, 01:51 PM
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OK so jack the truck up, support by the crossmember under the motor, then do you tighten the bolts that are in the holes in the skidplates at the end of the torsion bars under the doors? I dont have my digital camera or I would attach a photo of what I mean.
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You got it!
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yes very easy to do
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Yup let us know how it goes...
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Old 06-30-2009, 07:08 PM
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Got her leveled up. She's looking good. Pics will be up tomorrow.
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Nice. How much did you lift it?
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