GnArKiLl;195276 wrote:
not a good idea iv seen the torsion bars snap because if this

Shouldn't.. it's not like it's putting more tension in the torsion bar, it's just starting it's spring action earlier which holds the control arm down further...

You're more likely to cause quicker wear of the CV shafts....

Need to be realistic when cranking torsion bars to begin with. Running a F150 key and cranking the shit out of them to get 2"+ lift is going to cause issues (starting with CV shafts). Settle with an inch and it's still plenty to run a 285/75/16 (just short of 33")....

And on that note... in all the reading I've done on the various fullsize chevy/gm truck forums not once have I seen mention of a torsion bar snapping period and I'd bet 75% of those people have cranked up a torsion bar at some point or another.

GnArKiLl;195276 wrote:
not a good idea iv seen the torsion bars snap because if this

Me too. Not to mention, they get fukn stiff when cranked up.

dubbsy;195269 wrote:
why lift it for hunting? crank the torsion bars and throw 33s on it and go like hell.
not a good idea iv seen the torsion bars snap because if this

Link;195242 wrote:
98 Chevy Silverado

It's about to roll over to 200k miles so i figured not to many people are going to want to buy something with 200k miles.. So i'll make it my hunting rig.

And thanks for the info.

why lift it for hunting? crank the torsion bars and throw 33s on it and go like hell.

It's about to roll over to 200k miles so i figured not to many people are going to want to buy something with 200k miles.. So i'll make it my hunting rig.

And thanks for the info.

They usually have really good prices and service. Or try ebay, or even pick up a 4 wheeler magazine and you'll find a tons of places that sell lift kits.

By the way, what kind of a truck?