#1 Torsion Bars
#1 Torsion Bars
so I got my bars installed today and it really helped. i say i got the front end back up 1.5". It feels so much different in the drivers seat.. The front end really isn't too stiff, plus I could've cranked them way more. I'll get a pic soon 
they dont effect alignment.......you are replaceing a factory bar w/ a factory bar. i would suggest an an alignment just because. Whenever doing anything suspension like that....it'sa smart idea. Maybe I should take my own advice....
what the #1 bars do.....well let me back up. First you must see what bars you have currently. Look at your door tag under the SPR. Should say something like BBCC or 11kk or BBKK. First digits are the front spring rate....if it says 1, you already have #1's.
What the #1 bars provide....is a firmer ride, less sag, and helps keep the 'lift' from cranking the bars. Honestly.....#1 bar combined with a fat sidewall....rides AWESOME! I've got 20k on my #1 bars.....and no sag as of yet.
For Joe Schmo on the street, it'd run him about $60-70 per bar. You must search this forum for the proper part number....you can't just go to ford and order #1 bars....they are VIN # based....so either have #1 bar #'s or have a VIN from a truck with #1 bars.
All you'd need is about a 12" C-clamp. That's what I used.....that's pretty much what the 'special' torsion bar unloader tool is.
Search the forum kiddies....there's vins and tons of info about this on the site.....i say this because i think a thread you'd find is from me! lol.
what the #1 bars do.....well let me back up. First you must see what bars you have currently. Look at your door tag under the SPR. Should say something like BBCC or 11kk or BBKK. First digits are the front spring rate....if it says 1, you already have #1's.
What the #1 bars provide....is a firmer ride, less sag, and helps keep the 'lift' from cranking the bars. Honestly.....#1 bar combined with a fat sidewall....rides AWESOME! I've got 20k on my #1 bars.....and no sag as of yet.
For Joe Schmo on the street, it'd run him about $60-70 per bar. You must search this forum for the proper part number....you can't just go to ford and order #1 bars....they are VIN # based....so either have #1 bar #'s or have a VIN from a truck with #1 bars.
All you'd need is about a 12" C-clamp. That's what I used.....that's pretty much what the 'special' torsion bar unloader tool is.
Search the forum kiddies....there's vins and tons of info about this on the site.....i say this because i think a thread you'd find is from me! lol.
Generally....i think it's safe to say....4x4 4.0L Xcabs all came with either B bars or 1 bars.
Mine came with B's....trevor's xlt and scotty's edge came with 1's. Those trucks are autos....maybe that had something to do with it? IDK.
Mine came with B's....trevor's xlt and scotty's edge came with 1's. Those trucks are autos....maybe that had something to do with it? IDK.
FX4 OR right? yep...regualr old XLT 4x4. lol.
The L2's all got #1's.
It's a toss up...it's weird really. idk what the difference is between which trucks got B's and which got 1's. lol.
The L2's all got #1's.
It's a toss up...it's weird really. idk what the difference is between which trucks got B's and which got 1's. lol.
Mine's a Sport reg. cab 4x4 with 4.0 and for some reason Ford decided to stick me with F's. Not too mention they didn't give me my 4.10's as ordered either. I think i'm gonna switch to #1's after the first of the year.
