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How do I determine if I have type 1 torsion bars?

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Old Feb 11, 2009
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How do I determine if I have type 1 torsion bars?

Sorry if this is a stupid question. I searched and didn't see it answered but it sounds like the type 1 are desirable?

I've got an '01 4x4 supercab w/offroad...not sure if that makes a difference.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009
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i would think there would be a part number on them somewhere you can look up
 
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You didn't search man or didn't do a good search. Its listed on the door tag.
 
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yep look on your door tag
 
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Old Feb 12, 2009
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^ditto

^^ditto



door tag under 'SPR'.....should say something like BBKK or 11CC or 11kk....first digets are the front spring rates(aka torsion bar). Second set of digits are the rear spring rates.
 
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Mine just has 1C under SPR.
 
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1 torsion bars. C leaf springs.


I've seen both 4 digit and 2 digit.
 
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