Torsion Bars
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Torsion Bars
Can anybody tell me where I might find after market torsion bars? I have installed a ProComp (could be my first problem) 6" lift on my 2002 F150 4x4. To get the desired front end hieght the torsion bars had to be cranked all the way out. Now my truck rides rough on most freeways and my seat belts lock up constantly.
Thanks for any help/suggestions.
Thanks for any help/suggestions.
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From: Fairfax, VA
Torsion Bars
atticus, I posted this same info a while back for the guys, but here it is for you. Also, you can do a search of the forums for heavy duty torsion bars and it will give you more info. Go with the Ford heavy duty bars, they're an exact fit and trust me on the specs, I did extensive research with Ford on this. The only heavy duty bars are Spring code 7 and they don't go in order of stiffness. A 4 is less stiff and so is an 8. The Spring code 7 was designed for the Ford F150 7700 lb GVWR snow plow package. They will raise the front GVWR to that of the F150 with a snow plow package. This is the data I have: Front GVWR will now be 4150 lbs. I've pasted a link for you to look at: www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/MVE7.PDF
The Expy and F150s that have torsion bars are all the same length. Many friends of mine, including several on this forum, have installed these exact same bars on their F-150s, mine are on my Expy and they're awesome. Also, if you're inclined, you can get some serious extra inches (several at least) if you crank them up with no problem of breaking. Remember, you WILL have to get the truck realigned after install and if you crank them, watch the angles on your CV axles!! They'll wear much quicker. The cost from www.fordpartsonline.com for the price of 53.00 and from the dealer, about $75 each. Here's the part numbers:
Right Side = F75Z5B326-KB, left Side = F75Z5B327-KB.
Hope this helps and good luck.
The Expy and F150s that have torsion bars are all the same length. Many friends of mine, including several on this forum, have installed these exact same bars on their F-150s, mine are on my Expy and they're awesome. Also, if you're inclined, you can get some serious extra inches (several at least) if you crank them up with no problem of breaking. Remember, you WILL have to get the truck realigned after install and if you crank them, watch the angles on your CV axles!! They'll wear much quicker. The cost from www.fordpartsonline.com for the price of 53.00 and from the dealer, about $75 each. Here's the part numbers:
Right Side = F75Z5B326-KB, left Side = F75Z5B327-KB.
Hope this helps and good luck.