i finally got around to installing my new #1 torsion bars and C leafs today. i didnt realise how much they were all sagging til i got the new ones on today. WoW what a ride difference. i had b bars and k leafs so the ride is a bit stiffer now but i like it. the truck sits about 3/4 of a inch higher in the rear and about a inch taller up front. ill try and get pics up tomorow.

ooh ya one more thing. USE A 6 POINT SOCKET TO REMOVE THE OLD TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT BOLTS. i used a 12 point and stripped my passenger side bolt. what a PIA it was to remove it. also twisted my cheap 6 inch c clamp from habor freight lol but all is good now. the truck rides like new

 

cool....im pretty sure i need new leafs....their just about even now.

 

I swaped out my b bars for #1 bars a few weekends ago and someone on here(gatorblue) told me to use a 3 jaw gear puller to hold and release the tension. it worked real good. if you dont mind me asking how much did the new leafs cost?

 

well i actually ended up gettin the off a totaled 06 ranger with like 8k on it from the junk yard for 100 bucks. ford only wanted like 160 a side i think.

i needed new leafs cuz my passneger side was about 1 3/4 of a inch lower that the drivers side. i didnt realise how worn out my old ones were until i had them sittin next to the new ones.

i didnt even think of useing a puller like that lol. ooh well least i got it donw finally

 

Maybe when i hit 100k, i'll go ahead and do the rears too..unless i find a set at a yard sooner.

 

I know this may be a dumb question but hey gotta ask them if you wanna learn, Excatly what are the advantages of installing #1 t bars? who makes them? thanks

 

#1 bars are the highest spring rate torsion bar avaliable for the Ford Ranger. Came as standard equipment on the Fx4 Rangers and most 4x4 xcab 4.0L trucks. Going to a #1 bar will ride stiffer(how i like it), it'll resist sagging and sorta keep the 'lift' if you cranked them. All advantanges to me over a B bar for my truck...i converted about 5 months ago or so.

Bars are chosen upon equipment options, drivetrain options, and cab configurations.

 

well after putting 1500 miles on the truck since puttin the #1 bars and C leafs in the truck rides a lot better. its tiffer but at least its got spring now. only downfall is i wish i woulda got 33s now

 

1500 miles and STILL no pics?! haha

i know my rear leaves are sagging hella bad, i need a new set.
just skip to 35s 33s will look small before you know it

 

^^x2!! get them pics up man!! I wanna seeee!!

 

i left my camera at my dads place this weekend. ill try to get some this weekend. we are soposed to get our first snow at the cabin

 

time to wheel it now.

 

worthless without pics.

 

 

ill post pics up in the pics section. the ones i took today are action shots

 

i just noticed when i posted the pics in the picture section that i dont have a pic of the truck on flat ground to see the stance lol i will have to take one this week sometime