Torsion Bar Questions
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
Torsion Bar Questions
I amd looking at everyone's post who cranked their torsion bars. I am just wondering if there are any long term effects to doing this. Also how is the ride affected. I am putting BFG A/Ts (285/75R16) on my truck this summer wondered about cranking torsion bars for a nice appearance.
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2001.5 SuperCrew XLT 4X4
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Deep Wedgewood Blue (accent)
5.4L V8
Chrome Tubular Step Bars (Ford)
Captains Chairs
Power Moonroof
3.55 LS
6750 GVWR
Class III Towing Pkg
Mods:
Harley Davidson Exhaust
'01 Lightning Head/Tail Lamps
Pioneer DEH-9200r
Boston Acoustic Components & 5X7s
Box Liner (Ford)
Splashguards (Ford)
Bug Defector Doubles as Rock and Sand/Salt Deflector in these snowy Canadian winters
To Come:
17" Rims/Tires
K&N Air Filter
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2001.5 SuperCrew XLT 4X4
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Deep Wedgewood Blue (accent)
5.4L V8
Chrome Tubular Step Bars (Ford)
Captains Chairs
Power Moonroof
3.55 LS
6750 GVWR
Class III Towing Pkg
Mods:
Harley Davidson Exhaust
'01 Lightning Head/Tail Lamps
Pioneer DEH-9200r
Boston Acoustic Components & 5X7s
Box Liner (Ford)
Splashguards (Ford)
Bug Defector Doubles as Rock and Sand/Salt Deflector in these snowy Canadian winters
To Come:
17" Rims/Tires
K&N Air Filter
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 4
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From: Rogersville, MO, USA
I cranked mine up yesterday. Two turns of the bolt for 1 inch of lift at the fender, directly over the axle on my SCrew. I wasn't even thinking about it this morning when on my normal drive to work I noticed the truck drove and handled noticeably better. Even if I install a lift later, I'm going to keep the extra tension on the bars for the above reasons.
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DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed above are my own. Any semblance to cognitive lucidity is purely coincidental.
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DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed above are my own. Any semblance to cognitive lucidity is purely coincidental.
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 22
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From: Cumming, GA
I'm a new owner (honestly one of the reasons I bought my truck was because of this site) and have thought of the same thing...mainly to level out the stock "low" front end. Did you have to do any re-alignment or anything. (I know nothing about ifs but now looks like I'm going to learn).
Joe
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2001 SuperCrew XLT 4X4
ALL Black, Lght Graphite interior,5.4L,limited slip, ORG, Tow Pkg, 6disc CD.
Current Mods: Husky mats, snugtop hardcover In Progress
ynaudio speakers, SAS Bazooka, USAcoustics amp with stock hu and changer
Future: Intake, Exhaust, bumper/winch, tires, new HU, lift ?????? (Boy this is fun...)
Joe
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2001 SuperCrew XLT 4X4
ALL Black, Lght Graphite interior,5.4L,limited slip, ORG, Tow Pkg, 6disc CD.
Current Mods: Husky mats, snugtop hardcover In Progress
ynaudio speakers, SAS Bazooka, USAcoustics amp with stock hu and changerFuture: Intake, Exhaust, bumper/winch, tires, new HU, lift ?????? (Boy this is fun...)
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 164
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From: Calgary, AB, Canada
There is an absolute ton of info on this board on torsion bar/front suspension tweaks. Do a search. I just did it myself, along with an alignment. It is here... https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001591.html
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'97 F-150 4x4 SC SB 4.6L. Riding on Sport King 265/75R16 AT's. Add-a-Leafs & Torsion lift. Side Bars. WMS Intake, TB spacer, and Superchip!
Wish list: 4.10 Gears, Hedman Hedders, 3" body lift, 33x12.5 MT's!!
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'97 F-150 4x4 SC SB 4.6L. Riding on Sport King 265/75R16 AT's. Add-a-Leafs & Torsion lift. Side Bars. WMS Intake, TB spacer, and Superchip!
Wish list: 4.10 Gears, Hedman Hedders, 3" body lift, 33x12.5 MT's!!