Is Your Truck's Rake Too Extreme? How to Level Torsion Bar Suspension For Free!

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Does your truck have that annoying front end lean, but you don't want to make a big investment in new parts? If your truck has a torsion bar front end, you're in luck! In this video, Len shows you how to can raise the front end of your truck if it has a torsion bar suspension! The torsion bar is the spring element for the front end of some trucks, and it is adjustable. Using this system, you could safely raise the front end of your truck for a more balanced look. But do be careful. Modifying suspension geometry can have some potentially dangerous tradeoffs.
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[@ctraugh2005]

I just bought a 2004 GMC Sierra and saw this suspension. Its my first time seeing this type of suspension, after watching this video I understand it a little more, thank you for the video.

[@anzelmoalonzo7026]

Took me one year to finally realize how to a line torsion bar to the right level took it to 4 shops and came out worst every time bland after some many videos this one gave me information and a over view in what I had to do so thanks a1auto ❤

[@DopeZilla_]

I know this is an old video but, i really do appreciate you doing these videos because I have referenced about 90% of your videos to figure out how to fix my truck. 98 ZR2

[@dominicdevito4200]

Good vid len. Wish you guys did more vids on 2wd rear wheel drive trucks.

[@twc20031985]

You need to come down to south carolina and explain this to the kids. They like to do an 8 inch lift on the front and a c-notch kit on the rear and drag the trailer hitch down the street all while blasting rap music that you can barely hear over their "clapped out" exhaust or whatever they call it.

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Hell of a job guys. 1a auto making the best vids

[@arizonadirtdonthurt7154]

About to lift my 84 s15 jimmy thanks again 1AAUTO for saving me tons on money every day and that truck is looking minty keep it going

[@steveharrell2871]

Oh my Lord! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Them boys I bought the truck from had the muthertrucker maxed out to the Broke Back Mountain side. Now, thanks to your help, I have a normal truck that doesn't try to throw me off the road 😂

[@LuisAlvarado-qn1df]

What about the alignment of the wheels, is it necessary to do it after lifting the vehicle?

[@pt73mudbuggy75]

awesome video. Always informative and well spoken.

[@mplscarsales6652]

Thanks for this video doing this now .

[@tedlarson2078]

Great Video guys!!

[@pushintincharters]

Thanks brother!! Good video!!🎉🎉

[@kreativeg3565]

Thanks!! Helped a lot

[@likafuamatu5714]

Wow thank you for eleaborating I saw it on my jeep wrangler

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Great video

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Very good information. I love it n need more info

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nice job 1A Auto! BTW- i have the same hood on my ‘09 1500 LTZ looks sahweet.

[@supergirl109]

That truck don’t look like it has too much rake to me. the slight rake appearance on the Toyota Tacomas are actually perfect. It looks very close to a level. The 3rd gen Tacoma hood design is also just right for it.

[@_jakey7987]

Right on thank you

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[@JamieMac203]

Do you need an alignment after this? My 99 k2500 is 2 inches lower in the front then the rear. I want to raise the front at least 1 inch or inch and a quarter & i dont want to ruin any suspension or drive components .

[@jefferyscott5007]

Very helpful video, I have a question. My 04 Silverado driver’s side torsion bolt is all the way in. The other side has some thread showing. My driver’s side is the lowest. How do I adjust? Thank you again for video

[@peanut3702]

I love those headlights... any chance I could get a link to those?

[@joseloya6612]

Definitely loved the video😂 but I want to know is how to install a leveling kit for my obs

[@Nikkk6969]

You said 2 adjustments turns of the bolt equals out to 1/2 inch lift, does that apply to only the vehicle in the video or to all vehicles?

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Great vid...🙏😎🙏😎😍

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[@robpaul7900]

So if my truck is about a half inch higher on one side can I give one side alittle more of an adjustment or is that not recommended?

[@WellsLarry]

Adding tension to the torsion bars seems like adding stiffness to the ride. Am I wrong?

[@tonyp3354]

I have a 1998 Tahoe with a plow, I want to swap out the 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton torsion bars to take away the front squat, do you know if they are interchangeable, i do have the screws all the in on my keys now, it's a 100% plow truck

[@mcrowley8460]

I owned a 91 gmc reg cab short bed Z71 5.0 5-speed 4x4. Don't put those t-bars too high you'll run out of suspension travel & it will drive like crap.

[@ThePerchydog420]

Getting it up is always tough for Chevy guys…

[@theonereborn1337]

😂

[@Bbbuddy]

Rake has nothing to do with weight distribution. It affects steering geometry, but an inch or two doesn’t have a noticeable effect.

[@TheMrproblem1234]

Can a uneven adjustment between the two bars cause a truck to pull to one side while driving on the highway ? - please help

[@BGDave]

How badly does this affect the alignment of the tires

[@DaveSomething]

the back needs to be up so high it looks like a cat in heat!

[@andrewowen5336]

What happens if the adjusting bolts are almost tight against the torsion keys but the front is still lower?

[@michaelharris-2001]

I upgraded my front suspension but not the lower control arm and torsion bar on my tahoe. If I cracked my stock torsion keys all the way will that be okay and worth it a bit ?

[@ShutErDownBud]

No it will need an alignment, max your stock shock travel out, and ride like dog shit

[@nathanduckeorth806]

How does it affect the front end alignment is my question!

[@josuepaz9446]

You will need an alignment after word's

[@Nikkk6969]

Is it safe to adjust on pavement? Also is this bad for CVs and other components? I need a little more room for 31s

[@1AAuto]

+COLTRON Thanks for watching! You want to have all 4 wheels off the ground to make these adjustments.

[@statesideislander5187]

🤔 why not measure from center of the hub? So if your tires are worn uneven you can get a more accurate measurement of the suspension 🤔

[@mrparteeze]

I did everything that you said in the video and on the driver side it goes completely down to the ground what did I do wrong

[@JoseMorales-cp4ts]

How can I remove a torsion key off a 1996 gmc sierra

[@edgaradq6060]

Looks like my 90 chevy

[@bm6232]

That rust and corrosion on that frame…😢

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

This is only half of the info. There are bump stops on the lower control arm as well and you want to make sure you are NOT touching those when the truck sits empty. Anyway, good video.

[@minonuno3041]

Did it to my 96 tahoe and the ride is too stiff

[@Steviethegr8]

New England kills beautiful trucks… it’s unfortunate.

[@linkbond08]

My 2001 Chevy Blazer doesn't have torsion bars.. 😐

[@supergirl109]

1:02

[@svantenordstrom]

forgot about z-height?

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[@Tank47225]

I don’t think my truck has these

[@kCI251]

Torsion bar is nothing more than a spring.

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First