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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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my truck is an 03 tahoe 4wd and the front end sits in the bump stops. is this normal it dosent look low or funny in any way do the torsion bars lose their tension after time maybe?
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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yes they do wear, but it shouldnt be resting on the bump stops. I would try to adjust them before I did any thing drastic, if your not the first owner they be fine and some body wanted a lower stance.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Actually they SHOULD be just kissing the stops (at least according to 2 alignment guys I know?). The bump stops are part of the suspension on the 4x4 torsion suspension trucks.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Actually they SHOULD be just kissing the stops. The bump stops are part of the suspension on the 4x4 torsion suspension trucks.
x2....mine was resting on the bumpstops from the factory when I picked her up with 8 miles on the clock.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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well i guess that anwsers it thanks guys
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Seriously? my av had a 1/2in gap at least
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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does anyone know what the front ride height measurement is? then i can check that and go from there
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There is an allowable variation...
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If the ride isnt rough and there is no funny tire wear I wouldnt worry about it.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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it dosent ride very tight, very loose where can i find poly front end bushings and upgraded steering componets?
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