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Old 03-21-2009, 08:43 PM
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OH Ya Brain fart on my behalf We are entitled to them
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:07 PM
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so if i get new after market torsion keys or what ever will that help reduce wear and tear?
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 10:06 PM
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Nope. The wear & tear is caused by the more acute angles in the suspension.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:43 AM
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damn what about http://www.shop.synergyoffroad.com/p...&productId=207 i thought that would be a big help?
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 07:35 AM
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Having new, high quality parts is always a plus. The ball joints and the CV shafts are the two most commonly impacted parts when lifting using the t-bars.
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by sledneck16
correct me if im wrong--but 2wd s10's seem to be coil spring IFS and 4x4's all seem to be torsion springs--the twisting of the torsion bars (you can't miss them they are big bars that go through the lower a arm near the frame and attach to the frame in a bout the middle of the truck) acts as a spring due to the resilience in the metal.

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So there is not way I can get 1" of lift with my 4X2 via torsion bars?
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 04:23 PM
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nope, us 2wd drive guys have springs up front not tb's. they do make lift springs and lift spindles tho
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 04:28 PM
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I realize I could look it up, but you might know how much they cost? If not don't bother lookin it up!
 
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idk off hand, lol im going the other direction with my blazer so i dont keep up on the lifted stuff to much.
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 04:34 PM
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Yeah I was just curious, found a place that'll sell NEW 30x9.5R15 BFG Mud Terrains for 89 bucks a piece and figured a 1" lift would help, but I'm pretty sure they'll fit w/o it
 


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