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Old 01-07-2007, 12:30 AM
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Default Raising front end or lowering rear end

Do any of ya'll have any good tips on raising the front end or lowering the rear to level the H3 out. I have read some things about tightening the torsion bars and did that on my last 2 trucks which were Z-71s. Doesn't this cause problems with the front end? What suggestions do you all have or experiences you have had. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 01-07-2007, 05:06 AM
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Default Re: Raising front end or lowering rear end

Raise the front end by adjusting the torsion bars. I think over time the ball joints wear out faster. Thats the good thing about factory warranty!! I dont think anyone on here has lowered the rear end.
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If I remember correctly, will I need to get the frotn end aligned after I do that? Also, how many turns should I go on either side? I have also seen to jack the front end up when I do it. Is that true? Thanks for the help.
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Default Re: Raising front end or lowering rear end

Adam, do a search for "torsion bars", you will get more information than you want. It's not rocket science. If you're asking for opinions you might get a different one with every new post. Some have 1 turn, some have 8.

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Default Re: Raising front end or lowering rear end

Lift the front tires off the ground. I have mine turned about 4 times. I would recommend getting it alighned after. I didnt alighn mine and I have about 24K miles. My front tires are slightly wearing different then my rears.
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Thanks. I appreciate the input.
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