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72C10chevy4x4 · 07-19-2003, 03:54 AM

this is for my 95 suburban 1/2 ton 4x4. I installed 2" blocks on the rear as well as some pretty stout helper springs and I like the stance, but the front could you a 1" lift to make it look more natural. I thought these things had springs but while under the truck tonight I noticed the torsion bars. I cranked each adjusting bolt 1.75 turns and will check heights tomorrow. there was a label on the tosion bar crossmember stating not to adjust the bars too much or the brake line would not be long enough for the wheel travel. any one know of this? I would 'guess' that the 91-99 Tahoe/Burb's/pickups are the same.
thanks
P

72chevyLWB · 07-22-2003, 09:40 PM

The brake lines will be fine. The suspension will get rougher the more you turn though. And if you go over 2" to 2.5" (maximum you can go) you will wear out your CV's quick. So don't go over 2" higher unless you want a nasty ride and high maintenance.

72C10chevy4x4 · 07-23-2003, 07:36 AM

thanks 72chevylwb-I would hate to replace the CV's.

07-19-2003, 03:54 AM	#1
72C10chevy4x4 UK Wildcat Fan! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 515	anyone w/ experience adjusting torsion bars for added height? this is for my 95 suburban 1/2 ton 4x4. I installed 2" blocks on the rear as well as some pretty stout helper springs and I like the stance, but the front could you a 1" lift to make it look more natural. I thought these things had springs but while under the truck tonight I noticed the torsion bars. I cranked each adjusting bolt 1.75 turns and will check heights tomorrow. there was a label on the tosion bar crossmember stating not to adjust the bars too much or the brake line would not be long enough for the wheel travel. any one know of this? I would 'guess' that the 91-99 Tahoe/Burb's/pickups are the same. thanks P

07-22-2003, 09:40 PM	#2
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	The brake lines will be fine. The suspension will get rougher the more you turn though. And if you go over 2" to 2.5" (maximum you can go) you will wear out your CV's quick. So don't go over 2" higher unless you want a nasty ride and high maintenance. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-23-2003, 07:36 AM	#3
72C10chevy4x4 UK Wildcat Fan! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 515	thanks 72chevylwb-I would hate to replace the CV's.



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