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Old 10-01-2009, 01:59 PM
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torsion bar lift

im thinking of doing the torsion bar lift on my 2000 f150 4x4 7700, my (dumb) question is people say after doing this lift you need to get an alignment done. what kind of alignment? tire? damn i feel retarded.

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Old 10-01-2009, 02:09 PM
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Anytime you adjust the torsion bars the front end has to be realigned. Usually the toe is out of specs.
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Old 10-01-2009, 02:09 PM
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Get a front end alignment done. Anytime you mess with your suspension it is always recommended. It should run you $40-$60 at any shop...
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Old 10-01-2009, 04:22 PM
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ok thanks
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or do 100 bucks at brake check for a lifetime one like i did and its only 3 buck each time i want to do it again
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:13 AM
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also my passenger side is about an inch higher then my driver side. should i try to correct this with the torsion bars?
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You can if you wish.
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