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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Here are some pictures of the truck after the torsion bar lift. I can't tell the difference in the ride quality. Hope this helps.


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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Zick
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Man, I think your sig pics are just a little bit
Is that good or bad? Either way, the bronco has found a better home on a ranch in Texas.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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looks good.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Eternal
your camber will be throw off, I am 100% sure. Its just up to you on if its worth the alignment. Also depends how far its off.
Had the alignment done today. The camber was off on the right and left by 0.7 and 0.4 degrees, respectively. So, apparently, it is not entirly necessary to have alignment done with a torsion bar lift (at least in my case).
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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If I put the Ford Keys in will it be less stress on the suspension in the long run?
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No, they lift the truck in the exact same way. The Ford keys might give you more lift though.
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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I added Ford keys to my '03 around a year ago and really like them. In fact, I had an alignment guy install them and level the truck (friend of mine owns the shop). He told me he lifted it ~1 1/2" and ha 1 1/2" - 2" left if I wanted to lift more. I am thinking now of going to a 3" block in the rear (factory is 2") and turning up the bars a little more to level the truck. I may then go with a 3" body lift to clear the rims / tires I want.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Is there another way to level the truck that would cause less strees to the front suspension. I am just worried that I will screw up the suspension on my $40,000 truck. That would totally blow!
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Is there another way to level the truck that would cause less strees to the front suspension. I am just worried that I will screw up the suspension on my $40,000 truck. That would totally blow!
Suspension lift is the only real way, if I am not mistaken. I think Rancho and some others make specific leveling lifts for the GM truck line. Someone jump in here if there's a cheaper way.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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you notice any vibration in 4wd when "getting on it"?
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