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The up and down of torsion bars

I installed an 11/2 inch Supermax rear spring spacer. I then cranked my torsions to level out the front. I still need to adjust the front bump stops but the ride is great. I also understand that when i go to a 32" tire I need to be careful when off roading because the tires could rub, The ride is the same and I really like the look.

I want to change my Tie rods and all other bushings up front. I think that will be my next project.
 
Finally needed to do some adjustments to my Ride.
After 5 years with my FabTech lift and many additional mods to the Ride since lift my AV started getting its Rake back. (front receiver, winch on front, 3 batteries, supercharger W/intercooler, & a 6year old AV)

So I needed new Balljoints and was up grading my stock Tie Rods to HD ones. Figured I would level out the AV again like the Lift did when New. took measurements before adjustment.
Jacked up front of Ride  :rolleyes: gave the Bolt 4 full rotations, lowered ride.
This raised the front of my AV at front Bumper 2" (so on MY AV I picked up 1/2" per rotation of the bolt)
Then had Balljoints (GM's replace the entire upper arm), Tye Rods, & Alignment)

Again this was on My AV other Av's may have diffrent results. Don't forget Alignment after adjustments! (y)

$0.02
 
I have a 2003 Z71 with the factory shocks but I am looking to replace them, along with cranking my torsion bars up a few inches in the front. With the cranked torsion bars should I get the 1-3" lifted shocks or the standard length?

565076 is the KYB Monomax part # for the lifted shock at ajusa.com

565103 is the rear shock number.

The only other front option would be 565067. I am looking for some lift in the front so as long as the longer shocks are safe and will install with no issues I would rather go with them. Any input is appreciated.
 
I think the stocker will be OK, pretty much you are leveling the AV
 
I would do a good measurement before cranking the torsion bars, crank them up and measure again and go from there. If you get more than an inch go with the lifted shocks and make sure to get an alignment at the same time!
 
I am ruining the kyb 1_ 3 in the front and they work great. They are a bit hard to install. You will need to compress them to get them on
once you get them on they feel great. Your front does not lower any more.
 
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