T-Bar crank = new shocks ?????
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Originally Posted by rideac1
I just cranked my torsion bars today pretty much to the max, which lifted it a little over 2".
Do I need / is it a good idea to get new shocks for the height adjustment?
Do I need / is it a good idea to get new shocks for the height adjustment?
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Originally Posted by KiRMiT
i tried to do this today... cranked each torison adjuster 4 times... didnt see a difference after driving around... could i reverse the process juts cause i really dont carE? pull the back out 4 turns?
really dont want bad camber and all that jaz just for a lil tiny lift..that did nada
really dont want bad camber and all that jaz just for a lil tiny lift..that did nada
Ford recommends replacing the bolts if backed off; personally, I would just put some light duty threadlocking compound on them like blue Loc-Tite or Wick 'n' Lock. Don't make the mistake of using a heavy duty, permananent thread locker like "Stud and Bearing Mount" or you may have to drill them out if you ever need to adjust them again!
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well im not pulling them all the way out so how would i be able to put thread lock on them... i juts want to back them out a bit... not to hard right?!
my truck didnt really get any lift at all... then again.. i didnt measure but... in any case... it still looks like a stink bug... butt in the air..
my truck didnt really get any lift at all... then again.. i didnt measure but... in any case... it still looks like a stink bug... butt in the air..
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Just crank them in almost the whole way, I did it today and got over 2" of lift, and the alignment looks the same as when I started and in other posts it seems that cranking them doesn't change the alignment enough to worry.
My ride height is definately noticeable, it matches the height of the rear.
My ride height is definately noticeable, it matches the height of the rear.
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Originally Posted by KiRMiT
well im not pulling them all the way out so how would i be able to put thread lock on them... i juts want to back them out a bit... not to hard right?!
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capillary action or wicking action will pull the thread loc in between the threads just like a penetrating oil. You can coat the threads above the tab before backing them back out by using a small piece of plastic fish tank air line or small vac line pushed onto the tip of the tube and maneuvering the other end onto the threads above the tab if your having a hard time getting the tube in there.
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you should get longer shocks, i have pulled the top bushing out 4 times now from having my bars cranked, the shock "tops out" when doing any sort of off roading. i have tryed all sorts of bushings and all have failed.
heres a picture of one of the upper bushings, this happened a few weeks ago, i fixed it and it happened again just driving normal on the road.
now i have researched this and if you have a 4x2 torsion bar truck you can use a set of shocks from a 95 jeep cherokee, the mounting points are the same but there 2 inches longer.
you should get longer shocks, i have pulled the top bushing out 4 times now from having my bars cranked, the shock "tops out" when doing any sort of off roading. i have tryed all sorts of bushings and all have failed.
heres a picture of one of the upper bushings, this happened a few weeks ago, i fixed it and it happened again just driving normal on the road.
now i have researched this and if you have a 4x2 torsion bar truck you can use a set of shocks from a 95 jeep cherokee, the mounting points are the same but there 2 inches longer.
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
back on track here
you should get longer shocks, i have pulled the top bushing out 4 times now from having my bars cranked, the shock "tops out" when doing any sort of off roading. i have tryed all sorts of bushings and all have failed.
now i have researched this and if you have a 4x2 torsion bar truck you can use a set of shocks from a 95 jeep cherokee, the mounting points are the same but there 2 inches longer.
you should get longer shocks, i have pulled the top bushing out 4 times now from having my bars cranked, the shock "tops out" when doing any sort of off roading. i have tryed all sorts of bushings and all have failed.
now i have researched this and if you have a 4x2 torsion bar truck you can use a set of shocks from a 95 jeep cherokee, the mounting points are the same but there 2 inches longer.
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Originally Posted by rideac1
I have an 01 xlt 4x4. ^^Does the last quote mean you're talking ONLY about 4x2's.
In addition, there could be interference issues between the half shaft components and the shocks. Most replacement shocks will not clear.
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4x4's have some issues with longer travel shocks but the clearance issue isnt there with a 4x2 b/c there are no axles to hit the shock...which means 4x2 Edge guys get the short end of the stick b/c replacement shocks are the same as the 4x4 ones and we get those short bodied peg leg shocks. I guess 4x2 Edges just have to watch out for compressed length and make sure the ball joints dont bind up right? I was looking at Ranchos website and found some with the same upper and lower mounts and were about 13 collapsed, i think the replacement ones for the ranger were 13.25 but the travel was closer to 7.5 rather than 4.5 of the replacement ones...so about 20.5 on ext length...i have the actual numbers, just not with me right now
I havent seen what bilstein has with the same upper and lower mounts. i dont think any of the special offroad shocks have that type of mount...ie 5100, 5150, 7100 etc...maybe 5100 (not sure) but 5150s are all eye to eye i think.
I havent seen what bilstein has with the same upper and lower mounts. i dont think any of the special offroad shocks have that type of mount...ie 5100, 5150, 7100 etc...maybe 5100 (not sure) but 5150s are all eye to eye i think.
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Originally Posted by KiRMiT
well maybe ill go to alons house and see what we can do... i dont want my camber going all off maybe im juts paranoid
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