raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 01-02-2011, 04:10 PM

I did this on one my other tucks but its been 8 years ago and I don't remember what I did. I bought new tires and they are a bit bigger than stock, so I need to raise the front part up on truck. I think I remember there were 2 bolts about middle of under side of cab. Is this right? If so which way do I turn them to raise the truck. Thanks for the help, Randy

sdailey · 01-02-2011, 04:37 PM

Randy

You turn them clockwise to raise the front end. Jack the front end up to take some pressure off the torsion bars before you start, it'll make it a little easier to tighten the bolts.

Maxxd07 · 01-02-2011, 04:54 PM

Dont forget to get a wheel alignment when your done so you dont wear them new tires out right away. Also move in each screw an equal amount of turns so it will remail level side to side. X2 on jacking it up to take pressure off the bolts.

teeitup · 01-03-2011, 10:49 PM

So if I do this it will screwup my alignment? THANKS for your info on this guys, Randy

Maxxd07 · 01-03-2011, 11:42 PM

Yes, as you raise it it will give you negative camber at the new ride height. Some people let it slide by but when a person can easily spend $600-$1000+ on a set of tires I think a $100 alignment is cheap. JMO. Post up some pics of the bad boy when you get them new shoes on.

johndawelder · 01-16-2011, 03:42 PM

I turned my o4' 2500 HD 3 1/2 turns to get it up high enough not to rub. Good idea to get alignment checked.I was wearing tires out on the outside after alignment so I put new shocks on and that took care of it.

01-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 I did this on one my other tucks but its been 8 years ago and I don't remember what I did. I bought new tires and they are a bit bigger than stock, so I need to raise the front part up on truck. I think I remember there were 2 bolts about middle of under side of cab. Is this right? If so which way do I turn them to raise the truck. Thanks for the help, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-02-2011, 04:37 PM	#2
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 Randy You turn them clockwise to raise the front end. Jack the front end up to take some pressure off the torsion bars before you start, it'll make it a little easier to tighten the bolts. __________________ Shannon

01-02-2011, 04:54 PM	#3
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 Dont forget to get a wheel alignment when your done so you dont wear them new tires out right away. Also move in each screw an equal amount of turns so it will remail level side to side. X2 on jacking it up to take pressure off the bolts. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68 Last edited by Maxxd07; 01-02-2011 at 05:00 PM.

01-03-2011, 10:49 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 So if I do this it will screwup my alignment? THANKS for your info on this guys, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-03-2011, 11:42 PM	#5
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 Yes, as you raise it it will give you negative camber at the new ride height. Some people let it slide by but when a person can easily spend $600-$1000+ on a set of tires I think a $100 alignment is cheap. JMO. Post up some pics of the bad boy when you get them new shoes on. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

01-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#6
johndawelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loudon,TN Posts: 101	Re: raising torsion on a 2005 2500 4x4 I turned my o4' 2500 HD 3 1/2 turns to get it up high enough not to rub. Good idea to get alignment checked.I was wearing tires out on the outside after alignment so I put new shocks on and that took care of it.



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