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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Leveling options with body kit??

I have a 2003 screw with a 3 inch body lift but it still leans to the front with the torsion bars run up as well. i need an inexpensive way to level the truck out and i dont want to spend over a thousand dollars for a 2" kit! help!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Get the spacer kit for the front. Should be less than $400.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Here ya go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-03...QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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I would not get the aftermarket torsion bar adjustment keys. Maybe your torsion bars are sagging. Do you have anything heavy on the front end like a winch, heavy brushguard, etc.?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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So....whats the deal with those then? Why would you stay away from them?
I take it you have tried these?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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They do the same thing as cranking up your torsion bars which is to increase the preload. The aftermarket keys just let you put more preload on your torsion bars which will put your CV joints at a severe angle. This will increase wear and tear as well as make your ride stiff.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Yeah, I already ran the torsion bars up and Wandell is right, any more height on the torsion bars is not a good idea. Where can i get ahold of some of these shims you are talking about? or at least where can i get some information on them
 
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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You cant put shims (spacers) on the 97-03 4x4s, that is for coil-spring applications.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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the easiest way i can think of would be to replace the factory block in the rear with a smaller one. not much u can do up front except get a lift.
 
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