Do torsion bars affect ride quality?

Cranking torsion bars don’t effect the ride quality, at least anything noticeable while driving. The thickness of the torsion bars is what changes the stiffness, hence why aftermarket bars are larger diameter than stock.

What does adjusting the torsion bar do?

When adjusted, the torsion bar beneath your vehicle raises and lowers your front tires. While you can adjust this bar to create a large wheel gap between your tire and fender, you can also lower the height of your car. Before making any changes to your vehicle, measure the wheel gap on both sides of your car or truck.

How much lift can you get out of torsion bars?

The general consensus is that you can get 1.5″ through the torsion bars lift with stock keys safely on a stock truck. If your torsion bars are not really saggy you could probably get upwards of 2.5″ total by maxing out the screws, but your CV axles will be binding and you will break stuff very quickly.

How far can I crank my torsion bars?

You can go as high as long as you maintain at least 5/8’s of a inch between the UCA and frame stop and that also includes needing to fix the OE shock due to being to short. Either a lower mount or longer shock.

Do you need an alignment after raising torsion bars?

IMHO, you should definitely get an alignment (ASAP) after changing the ride height. However, if you decided not to get an alignment until Christmas, just keep an eye on your tire wear, and then get an alignment sooner if necessary.

How far can you tighten torsion bars?

How can I lift my truck cheaply?

The cheapest way to lift a truck is to install a body lift kit. Body lift kits typically cost anywhere from $80 to over $2,000, depending on the make and model. Professional installation typically costs as much as the kit, so it is more cost-efficient to install it yourself.

Are torsion bars better than coils?

The main advantages of a torsion bar suspension are soft ride due to elasticity of the bar, durability, easy adjustability of ride height, and small profile along the width of the vehicle. A disadvantage is that torsion bars, unlike coil springs, usually cannot provide a progressive spring rate.