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Hey all, i adjusted my torsion bars up the other day. It raised my front end a little, provided me with the clearance i needed for the bigger tires i put on, and it looks pretty darn cool like that. What I don't understand is the fact that i have about no travel with suspension at all. That isn't good. I need to know if there is a way to fix that so i have some front end travel, and smoother ride.

Also, I was wondering if it would behoove me to install a different rear axle in there. Have many people done it, and what are advantages and disadvantages? Also, What axles are best to use- dana, or isuzu or something else? Thanks, Nick.

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Thanks, Nick.

Did you crank up the torsion bars to the point that they've topped out? There's bump stops at the upper a arms. If you crank to much on the bars, you'll end up with a preload on the bump stops. That's how you can tell that you've cranked too much.
This makes for a SOLID riding truck for sure.

An S-10 axle is the most popular rear axle swap for stock and mild V-8 powered trucks. 4X4 trucks are far more involved when it comes to front and rear swaps.

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If you cranked the TB's you cant get a good ride because there is more stress, aint going to ride good.

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'80 luv 4wd 6.0 vortec hurst 4spd process of lifting
'69 f-100 4wd 14" lift and 44s
'03 f-150 4dr 4wd daily
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And being that this was almost 2 years ago when he asked, I'm sure he got it figured out by now.

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OK, I'm over it. Where's the beer?

Yeah I hope so, didnt even look at the date

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'80 luv 4wd 6.0 vortec hurst 4spd process of lifting
'69 f-100 4wd 14" lift and 44s
'03 f-150 4dr 4wd daily
BOOMER SOONER!!!

Um, like all your other replies also. We appreciate you trying to help others but please be aware of when the posts were made and left to rest. Thanks!

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