Can cranking the Torrsion bar hurt anything?

[xTAHOEx]

I was thinking about putting lift blocks in the back of my 96 2 door tahoe and using the torrsion bar to raise the front and i was wondering if cranking the torrsion bar that much will hurt anything besides the ride quallity. Also if it does what other way could i lift the front.

 

[clkelley]

Yes, it CAN cause premature failure of the springs in the t-bars, and it can cause added stress on control arms, axles and other parts of the front suspension. A better way to do it is to order a tortion key leveling kit similar to the one in the link below. The one listed in the link is for 2001-2006, I just haven't had a chance to load siimilar kits for your year model as yet.

http://www.syntheticmotorsports.org...2 Inch Leveling Kit For 2001-2006 Chevy Tahoe

 

[xTAHOEx]

Thanks for the info. and also would something like that allow me to fit 33x12.5x15's on 15x 10 wheels without scrubbing?

 

[clkelley]

Yes, while also not messing with the OEM geometry of the front suspension so the added stress of the extra weight from the larger tires, etc have less of a negative impact on suspension parts.


If you would like a quote on a kit let me know, I can save you some money with our forum member discounts.

 

[xTAHOEx]

thanks for all the help trying to get everything straight before laying down the money

 

[clkelley]

Oh yeah, as you should, money spent without research is money sometimes wasted...lol