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Old Aug 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.
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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What does t-baring do? just raise it up?
 
Old Aug 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?
 
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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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
 
Old Sep 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.
 
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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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.
 
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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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.
 
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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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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