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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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I noticed it as SOON as the swap was done.

the truck BOUNCES down the road. I can push down on my brush guard and the truck bounces up and down several times. New shocks up front on firmest setting, t-bars cranked.

its so bad you can hear it when you leave a stop.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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That is really odd. There shouldnt be much difference in weight at all. I cant imagine why it would do that. You sure you have the t-bars adjusted right? The head of the t-bar bolt is 3/4" out from the t-bar crossmember is yours close to that?
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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they are cranked, but have been for several months
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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you mean your t-bars are cranked and the front end moves?... im jealous
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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I know you said the torsen bars are cranked but which way? Is the truck higher or lower? What was the origional engine?
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sierraz71_5.3
I know you said the torsen bars are cranked but which way? Is the truck higher or lower? What was the origional engine?
I'm gonna guess that with his size tires, he raised it up.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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Maybe you need a Nelson tune!!! That should get you fixed up!!!
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
Maybe you need a Nelson tune!!! That should get you fixed up!!!
now THATs funny
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
Maybe you need a Nelson tune!!! That should get you fixed up!!!

Already have tune :p
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