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Old 08-18-2009, 12:07 PM
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I'd give Autozone a call and ask for a price because I really don't know, even if I did prices in Canada vary from in the States.
 
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What does t-baring do? just raise it up?
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 12:41 PM
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Torsion bar adjustment can raise or lower front chassis ride height. If ride height is out of factory specifications, too high or too low, it will cause rapid excessive wear to certain suspension and steering components, along with CV joints and universal joints. Not to mention, it will adversely affect ride quality and handling characteristics, which can also cause safety issues.
 
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what can i do to lift the back up? or do i have to buy something?
 
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How far out of spec is it?
 
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i dunno. its stock but the front sits a little higher than the back. not much at all tho
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:29 PM
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Checking chassis ride height involves measuring the distance between certain points of the suspension, not body parts, (fenders, quarter panels etc). Best to have an alignment shop check front and rear chassis ride height. A good shop will have access to the specs and know how to measure it properly. On the GM T body, (4WD) the front is adjustable. If rear is out of specs, it requires spring replacement.
 
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I cranked mine end of June, I just used the tire lug wrench. If you want to know if it's level, just measure from two points opposite each other on your frame rails... No problems, I drive 2 hrs a day to/from campus on highway, handles/looks better! DON'T FORGET TO GET AN ALIGNMENT AFTER...COMPUTER/LASER ALIGNMENT IS THE BEST.
 
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Originally Posted by offroadwnc
i dunno. its stock but the front sits a little higher than the back. not much at all tho
I personally like the front a little higher... never cared for the "nose down" look. You could always mount a winch on the front if it bugs you.
 
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yea i dont like nose down but i like em level. but i think the zr2's sit that way just because of the wide front axle
 


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