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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Cranking torsion bars...

MY 2002 Supercrew 4x4 sits much higher in the rear. Cranking the torsion bars should fix this problem shouldn't it? Also, when I crank the torsion bars, what all will that change on the trucks suspension such as ride quality, height, etc. I know I have to get an alignment done after this too. Just curious cause I don't want to screw up anything. Thanks. Also, how much for a front alignment??
 

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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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You will increase the front ride height, I personally would not go more than 1.5 to 2". The higher you go the less down travel the front suspension has going over holes and will make the ride rough.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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The ride will be stiffer after cranking the bars. The more you crank em the stiffer it gets.

You shouldn't have to crank them too much though, I think it only takes a few turns.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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How about an alignment?? How much will that cost me?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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I don't recall what the general price is, I think it should be less than $100 ???
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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My alignment was $60 after the first shop said they couldn't align the truck with the torsion bars cranked.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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i can get an alianment for $29 dollars at evans tire, and any shop should be able to do the alianment if the torsoin bars are cranked
 
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