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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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haha true that str8 six. and a little MiracleGrow helps out too haha.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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I cranked my torsion bars some and depending on how your truck sits stock. mine was a little high to begin with.
thanks looks like ill start cranking, how did it affect your ride quality?

just went to walmart and got the biggest bag of Wheaties i could find!!!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Levi 12ga
thanks looks like ill start cranking, how did it affect your ride quality?

just went to walmart and got the biggest bag of Wheaties i could find!!!!
just jack the front end off the ground and crank them. it will take the strain off the bars.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Levi 12ga
thanks looks like ill start cranking, how did it affect your ride quality?

just went to walmart and got the biggest bag of Wheaties i could find!!!!
not bad. the only time i can tell that the truck shakes is at 68+mph. and other than that it rides great. and those Wheaties will help too haha
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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^^^his truck ate its wheaties! duh!
I wish my truck would of eaten its wheaties!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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thanks for all yalls help guys! Im going to get R done before night fall!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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before and after pics!!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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6" lift is not enough

i want to raise mine i already have a 6" lift on my f150 97 but i just went out today and got stuck realizing that i need a bigger lift i was thinking something around 8" to 12" but im also on a budget as i don't have a job at the moment so trying to find something a thousand or under can some one help and send me some recommendations
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Crank your torsion bars if you can.

Only option for under a grand is a body lift.

Why'd you get stuck? ground clearance? if just goopy mud and lack of traction get a locker in the rear
 

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