Torsion crank vs. AS 2" leveling kit

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Old 06-15-2007, 06:00 PM
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Torsion crank vs. AS 2" leveling kit

So I've done some searching and reading and now my question is: It seems like cranking the torsion bars for approx. avg $10.00 vs. the $90.00 AS leveling kit accomplishes the same thing. What's the difference because I just ordered my AS 2" from Autospring less than an hour ago. Am I better off with the AS? I am leveling my 2005 XLT FX2 supercrew.
 
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Old 06-15-2007, 06:03 PM
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You need a leveling kit
 
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Old 06-15-2007, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FoMoCoFan17
You need a leveling kit

I think you are right It's in the mail
 
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Old 06-15-2007, 09:16 PM
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What is autosprings web site. I googled it and came up with everything but levelers for trucks. Unless I am drunk again.

thanks!

Found it.. thanks!
 

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Old 06-15-2007, 10:59 PM
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Matlan77, your truck does not have torsion bars. It' the 97-03 4x4's that have torsion bars.
 
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Old 06-16-2007, 01:49 AM
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Listen to master Wandell.....
 
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Old 06-16-2007, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by wandell
Matlan77, your truck does not have torsion bars. It' the 97-03 4x4's that have torsion bars.
10-4 thanks Wandell
 
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Old 06-16-2007, 12:18 PM
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97-03 have torsions bars
04 and up have coil overs which means you need a AS.
 
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Old 06-17-2007, 08:59 PM
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Is my truck going to sit level just by adding the AS 2" to the front? It is an '05 Screw 4X2 stock. WIll I need to raise the back too? I'm thinking now by reading the other posts that the front is going to be higher than the rear with the AS2" by itself, or will it look ok.
 
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Old 06-17-2007, 10:47 PM
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You should be close to level with the 2 inch AS. Some members have reported their front was very slightly higher than the rear with the 2.5 inch AS.
 



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