Torsion bar crankup vs levelling kit
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Anytime you increase the preload on a torsion bar, it is gonna make the initial portion of the front suspension's travel slightly stiffer. The Screws have the softest torsion bars of any of the F-150's to increase ride quality. If you look under a standard cab or supercab, you will notice the torsion bars are much longer than the ones on a Screw. Also, I think some people crank up the torsion bars and install larger tires at the same time. Tires have a huge impact on ride quality also. If you install a set of MT's and the shop pumps them up to 50 or 60 pounds, that itself is gonna make the ride a lot rougher than the POS oem tires.
Last edited by wandell; 08-30-2008 at 10:36 AM.
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So the ride wil be the same wether I do it with the keys or crank up the torsionbars correct?I understand my ride will change but a friend has a Chevy (please dont flame me for that) that has the torsion bars cranked up and it rides like crap.This is the reason for me being so cautious.
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are there any negative side effects to cranking the torsion bars up and leveling the ride. i mean ford trucks must have that natural front slope for a reason i was just wondering if cranking them up is going to do anyhting bad to my truck such as make the tires wear funky or anyhting any help would be appreciated.
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are there any negative side effects to cranking the torsion bars up and leveling the ride. i mean ford trucks must have that natural front slope for a reason i was just wondering if cranking them up is going to do anyhting bad to my truck such as make the tires wear funky or anyhting any help would be appreciated.
--> The stock rake is probably due to the vehicle is designed for work, like towing and hauling...thus, you can load up the bed and end up closer to level rather than have the rear end dragging the ground.
When you tighten the torque rods, the ride gets stiffer. Most who have done it don't mind the slight change and accept it for the leveled look.
I know I almost tightened mine all the way in, but instead left them out about 1/4" - 3/8". It's sits much closer to level. It's a compromise. Either leave and have the original raked look or crank up torque rods until she is level and live with the stiffer suspension. Or, like me, compromise.
Yes, you need to get a wheel alignment after changing the rake of the vehicle or risk premature tire wear.
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