02-22-2005, 09:48 PM
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is it just me or does jeverett butt in to ALL the posts
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02-22-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
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Originally Posted by silversatan15
is it just me or does jeverett butt in to ALL the posts
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He's gotta hit that 1000 post mark. 
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02-22-2005, 11:23 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
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Originally Posted by silversatan15
is it just me or does jeverett butt in to ALL the posts
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WTF??? 
Old Jev's a good guy........ 
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02-22-2005, 11:37 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
how much of a front shackle lift would i need to at least make the truck sit even, and not so crowded in the front?
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02-23-2005, 07:37 AM
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Re: Mild Lift
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Originally Posted by silversatan15
is it just me or does jeverett butt in to ALL the posts
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 What did I ever do to you *sniff* *sniff* lol
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Originally Posted by TwentyPints
how much of a front shackle lift would i need to at least make the truck sit even, and not so crowded in the front
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If you just want it to sit level, you can probably crank the torsion bars about 4 turns. If that's not good enough, buy the different torsion bar keys and leave the rear as-is.
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02-23-2005, 10:55 AM
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Re: Mild Lift
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Originally Posted by airjam18
I would definitely go with a 6". My truck came with 285/75/16 stock and I've been waiting for the tires to wear down a bit more before I spend the money on some 315/75/16. But it doesn't look bad with only 285's it looks a bit small in the wheelwell but still good nonetheless. If you're gonna bother lifting your truck in the first place I would just go for the full 6" b/c the price is about the same for both.
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I'm assuming you are planning on new wheels as well. I dont think that a 315mm wide tire will fit on a stock wheel as it is too narrow.
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02-23-2005, 11:03 AM
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Re: Mild Lift
ok next question is...how do i crank the torsion bars?
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02-23-2005, 12:19 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
Go under the truck, and follow the bar to the cross-member where the key's are. SHould be just under where the passengers sit. You will see 2 bolts there that are 18MM. Take a rachet, or pull-handle and turn them 4 complete even turns. You need to do about the same on both sides or the truck will not it level.
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02-23-2005, 01:27 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
thank you. i will try that when the snow is gone.
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02-23-2005, 05:16 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
searching some earlier posts, it seems i don't have torsion bars on my truck, as it being a 2wd.
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02-23-2005, 10:52 PM
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Location: Saline, Michigan
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Re: Re: Mild Lift
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Originally Posted by TwentyPints
searching some earlier posts, it seems i don't have torsion bars on my truck, as it being a 2wd.
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Damn......i cranked mine 4 turns to get her level, worked awesome. Not sure what you should do, but i know someone else will have the answer..... good luck 
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2002 Chevy Silverado
5.3 L v-8 4x4
Bought on 10-26-04
K & N Filter
4 Headlight mod
Fog Lights
FM 40 Series-dual turn downs
FUTURE PLANS:
3 inch lift
285/75 r16 BFG A/T s
Wheels? (american racing)
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02-24-2005, 09:08 AM
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Re: Mild Lift
i think the only other option is new spindles .... which are prob too much $
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02-24-2005, 12:27 PM
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Location: Hastings, Nebraska
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Re: Mild Lift
Get some coil spring spacers such as these; GM Spacers
I know that there other brands available also.
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02-24-2005, 05:50 PM
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Re: Mild Lift
Damn. I never even thought about asking whether it was a 2wd or not. My bad man.
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02-24-2005, 09:22 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: las cruces, New Mexico
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Re: Re: Mild Lift
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Originally Posted by jeverett
Damn. I never even thought about asking whether it was a 2wd or not. My bad man.
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that's the problem with only being worried about the number of posts you make and not REALLY helping anyone out!
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