Has anybody done the torsion bar tightening to lift the front of the truck up. I did it on another truck of mine and I am thinking of doing it to this one. I am wondering if I have to get the truck aligned and if I can actually get the truck level.......Thanks steve

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• -1999 Ford F-150 Flareside ORP
• -4.6 Liter auto Tranny 3.55 LS rear
• -Painted to match Lund Moon Visor
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I cranked each one of my torsion bar's adjustment bolts 4 complete turns. This gave me an increase of a little over 1 inch in height. Looks good. My truck now sits level from front to rear. I'm not sure if it was enough to affect the alignment though. I took it in anyway to my Ford dealer for a free alignment prior to the 12000 mile mark on the odometer. They didn't have anything to remark about concerning the actual alignment.

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1999 F150 4x4, wedgewood blue, 5.4l auto, Manick brush guard, Duraliner, KC Hilites, surf rod holders, tinted windows, K&N air filter without airbox, Velocity air intake tube, Midas Performance muffler with dual pipes, toolbox, Uniden CB with whip, and a Superchip.

 

Did you have to jack up the front end when doing it? I've heard some people say you have to. But a friend of mine at work did it to his Blazer and said he didn't have to, but he did have to gat an alignment.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
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Oh yes! This is recommended. I jacked up each tire separately when I adjusted the bars. Raising the tire off of the ground will take the strain off of the adjusting bolt so that the cam will turn the torsion bar with less resistance. No sense in working against the weight of the front end while you're turning the nuts.

And if you don't like the look, just simple reverse the procedure.

(message edited due to coconut rum drinks)

-kindest regards

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1999 F150 4x4, wedgewood blue, 5.4l auto, Manick brush guard, Duraliner, KC Hilites, surf rod holders, tinted windows, K&N air filter without airbox, Velocity air intake tube, Midas Performance muffler with dual pipes, toolbox, Uniden CB with whip, and a Superchip.

[This message has been edited by wjt (edited 05-07-2000).]

 

Thanks for the help.....


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• -1999 Ford F-150 Flareside ORP
• -4.6 Liter auto Tranny 3.55 LS rear
• -Painted to match Lund Moon Visor
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Soft Bed Cover
• -Deflecta-Shield Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Yellow Under Car Lights
• -Tinted Windows (5% illegal)
• -Pioneer 7200 CD head unit
• -Superwhite Bulbs
• -K&N Air Filter
• -In loving Memory Of Craig W. Menth Sr. Maltese Cross Fire Department Sticker

 

good thread, i just purchased a work truck and was going to do this to it. the guy that drives it has some bigger tired and wheels on it so i told him if i could lift it cheap he can put them on.
thanks for the info though i appreciate it

 

Over a decade. Is this a record?
Anyway, you don't have torsion bars on an 06.

 

i know.. i bought a work truck and the year is 2000