Must I lift?
#1
12-10-2007, 02:48 PM
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Cham, Kt. Zug, Switzerland
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Must I lift?
Alright guys I decided to get myself a hunter brushguard for my truck, now my question is will I have to lift the front of the truck when I have it mounted to level it back out? I read about cranking the torsion bars, but I never have done such a thing, plus I've read that it isn't good for your ball joints etc. Any input on this would be great.
Thanks
Cedric
Thanks
Cedric
#3
12-10-2007, 03:10 PM
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RE: Must I lift?
Agreed. 
#4
12-10-2007, 03:33 PM
RE: Must I lift?
i would think the extra weight would compress the suspension a little bit... similar to when you're not in your truck and then when you get in, it moves down a little bit.
i dont know exactly how much a brushguard weighs so i dont know how much it would affect the truck
i dont know exactly how much a brushguard weighs so i dont know how much it would affect the truck
#5
12-10-2007, 04:39 PM
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RE: Must I lift?
Cool, thanks guys 
#6
12-10-2007, 06:34 PM
RE: Must I lift?
I know mine sank down a touch when I put the guard on...
My 30s rub a little bit now, lol.
I'm pretty sure I sank less than 1/4" though.
If you're running factory sized rubber, you won't have any issues at all.
My 30s rub a little bit now, lol.
I'm pretty sure I sank less than 1/4" though.
If you're running factory sized rubber, you won't have any issues at all.
#7
12-10-2007, 06:41 PM
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RE: Must I lift?
yep totally stock Just placed my order, can hardly wait
Just placed my order, can hardly wait
#9
12-15-2007, 06:47 PM
RE: Must I lift?
ive got 30's and the hunter guard... it weighs around 90 lbs..... I have no issues with anything, no rubbing, sagging, etc.... you will not have to lift, even with 30's... If your 30's are rubbing, your torsion bars may be beginning to show signs of wear and becoming weaker.... they need tightened and your truck needs realigned, or just have your truck realigned, because sagging will throw the alignment off a bit...
#10
12-16-2007, 03:09 AM
RE: Must I lift?
ORIGINAL: a_tack
ive got 30's and the hunter guard... it weighs around 90 lbs..... I have no issues with anything, no rubbing, sagging, etc.... you will not have to lift, even with 30's... If your 30's are rubbing, your torsion bars may be beginning to show signs of wear and becoming weaker.... they need tightened and your truck needs realigned, or just have your truck realigned, because sagging will throw the alignment off a bit...
ive got 30's and the hunter guard... it weighs around 90 lbs..... I have no issues with anything, no rubbing, sagging, etc.... you will not have to lift, even with 30's... If your 30's are rubbing, your torsion bars may be beginning to show signs of wear and becoming weaker.... they need tightened and your truck needs realigned, or just have your truck realigned, because sagging will throw the alignment off a bit...
Well, I do beat the **** out of it, so that's probably part if it, lol.
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