How about adjusting the torsion Bars to lower the front a inch, and then putting 2 inch shackles in the rear to level the truck. Anyone done this, and will it work?


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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
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[This message has been edited by Don C (edited 02-29-2000).]

 

Chris,

Your right about the cam adjusters I had it done too. My shop told my the same thing that there just isn't enough adjustment without the cam bolts to line the front end up correctly.

I don't remember what it cost. I purchased wheels and tires at the same time.

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1997 F150, SC, SWB, 4x4, 4.6 v8, Bright Red.
Mods: Billet Grill, Exhaust, Centerline Hellcats 16x8, BFG TA 285x75x16, Clarion Deck, Precision amp, JL Audio Stealthbox, Chip.

 

ford will do the first alignment under warranty and will give you the shims as well under warranty. I am going to raise mine to level out the truck and it will need the cam for sure this way i wont have to pay for them. I spoke to a few dealers around here, none would tell me that the first alignment was free i had to ask about it, I have a appoinment this week to have it done. P.S. i would'nt mention that you raised the bars though it might cause you some problems.

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*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
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*bfg ko's A.R.E. cap
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removing stock cab steps& installing westins.

 

Cranked my torsion bars last night. Put 4 turns on the adjusting bolts which gave me 1" of lift on each side. Used the jack that came with the truck to reduce the weight on each side as I adjusted the bars. Easy to do. Have an appointment tomorrow to get the alignment redone by Ford before the 12 month, 12K period expires. Certainly won't tell them what I did, we'll see how much this affected the present alignment....

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