Topic: suspension question

[Fowlhunter]

I would also take a few measurements to use as a reference. I would recommend going to the F@#d dealer and buying a set of torsin bar adjusting keys, you will save some money, I think you can purchase Suspension Maxx keys but they are going to be more money for the same thing. You will need to jack up your AV and put it on jackstands in order to unload the torsion bars. Very simple job but be careful when releasing the tension on the bars/keys, if you are using a two or three bar puller be sure it doesn't slip off.   

You will also need to replace the front shocks with longer ones unless you are using shock extension brackets. As stated by others you will also need to have it aligned.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[R3D DR4G0N]

I would also take a few measurements to use as a reference. I would recommend going to the F@#d dealer and buying a set of torsin bar adjusting keys, you will save some money, I think you can purchase Suspension Maxx keys but they are going to be more money for the same thing. You will need to jack up your AV and put it on jackstands in order to unload the torsion bars. Very simple job but be careful when releasing the tension on the bars/keys, if you are using a two or three bar puller be sure it doesn't slip off.   

You will also need to replace the front shocks with longer ones unless you are using shock extension brackets. As stated by others you will also need to have it aligned.

Good luck and keep us posted.

OK, so basically I need the shock extenders IF I install the keys?  However, if I get it the way I want without keys, do I still need the extenders?  I know I will definitely need the allignment, and, quite frankly, the wheel/tire setup that I want will look fine (after seeing a 2004 chevy suburban 2500 with fender flares, factory tire size is 245/75R16, so whats a measly 10mm?)  but I think I want to do everything at once, so I only have to pay for one allignment.

For the ford adjustable torsion bar keys, how much do they run?  does anyone have a part number?  how much do they run?  (I could just call the dealer, :P)  Thank you!

Jon

[Fowlhunter]

OK, so basically I need the shock extenders IF I install the keys?  However, if I get it the way I want without keys, do I still need the extenders?  I know I will definitely need the allignment, and, quite frankly, the wheel/tire setup that I want will look fine (after seeing a 2004 chevy suburban 2500 with fender flares, factory tire size is 245/75R16, so whats a measly 10mm?)  but I think I want to do everything at once, so I only have to pay for one allignment.

For the ford adjustable torsion bar keys, how much do they run?  does anyone have a part number?  how much do they run?  (I could just call the dealer, :P)  Thank you!

Jon

You will need some type of front shock extension or longer shocks if you crank on or replace the torsion bar  adjusting keys. Depending on how much you raise the front, you may not need to extend the shocks?  I don't recall what I paid for the F@#d keys but the P/N should be: XL3Z5B328CA.  If you have the money and don't mind going an extra inch I would recommend going with a body lift instead of the torsion bar method, OBB or Ski could shed more light on this.

[R3D DR4G0N]

You will need some type of front shock extension or longer shocks if you crank on or replace the torsion bar  adjusting keys. Depending on how much you raise the front, you may not need to extend the shocks?  I don't recall what I paid for the F@#d keys but the P/N should be: XL3Z5B328CA.  If you have the money and don't mind going an extra inch I would recommend going with a body lift instead of the torsion bar method, OBB or Ski could shed more light on this.

Yeah, I already PM'd OBB a few weeks ago about his setup.  I would go with a body lift, but I basically wanted to just level the truck out by raising the front a little bit.  For me, it would be the cheapest solution for what I want (not sure if its the best, or if there are better solutions).  Thank you!

Jon

[HenryJ]

You will need some type of front shock extension or longer shocks if you crank on or replace the torsion bar  adjusting keys.

I disagree. Not for the FRONT.
You are not changing the range of travel. It is still limited by the suspension bump stops and upper arm travel.
You are changing the area in the range of travel for the shock absorber only.
If you add extenders you risk bottoming the shock absorber under compression, that is unless you extend the lower bump stop and limit the range of travel.

That said, yes extenders or longer shocks would be needed for the REAR if you add 2" or taller spacers to the springs. In this case you may indeed have exceeded the range of travel as there is no limiter to upward extension.

I do have extensive experience with the GM IFS suspensions, sorry if I don't agree in this instance. :)