Raising front end....

[WarWagon]

I'm nose diving pretty good so I'd like to raise the front a bit; I read where someone put Slee 30mm spacers in the rear and raised the front torsion bar 1".

Is this a popular way to go about raising things a bit without dropping a lot of $?

Thanks

 

[jcrandall]

For sure. Search droop measurements. The great Slee has a good description on their site.
My experience has been trial and error for combo of most lift without giving up too much in the way of ride comfort.
But yeah, the best way to learn the torsion bar thing is to jack up the front end, crank them up, and see how it impacts the ride.

Get it aligned when you're all done so you don't eat tires.

 

[Dwight S]

Here's the best thread regarding Torsion Bars. Unfortunately, the picture links are broken....

For those with torsion bar questions

Within REASON.... You can adjust your torsion bars and raise the front of the truck up to eliminate the stink bug look. ALSO, if you appear to have a slight lean when looking at the truck from the rear. Such as the driver's side looks low. Take measurements before you begin and while you work at it. Adjusting the torsion bars will have an affect on the lean. It takes a little patience to figure out how to adjust them to level out the lean, but you can do it.

Remember to keep a slight front down rake to keep steering from becoming twitchy and erratic. Also, get a front end alignment once you are done.

 

[Skidoo]

Set torsion bars based on droop measurement. Not leveling the vehicle. Not backing off from when ride feels bad.
You need about 2.5" of droop. I have watched a 100 without enough droop going up relatively smooth slickrock near Moab that other 100s had no problems with. The front wheels were skipping and starting to hop, and bet steering felt dicey. With wheel hop you are risking the ring gear in the front diff. If you are a poser and only take it to the mall, maybe okay to crank it past the droop spec. But if you offroad it, live by that spec and brag about your stinkbug look.

 

[WarWagon]

So it's set up that way with a purpose? If that's the case then I'll reconsider trying to completely level it for sure!

So what's the safest and best way to level off a bit in the front? Seems like some sort of spacer would be available

 

[Skidoo]

With IFS you give up some of the lift options you have with a solid axle, but get better ride.
Check if you can raise front up and still meet droop spec. The next option is a drop diff kit, aftermarket upper control arms with longer travel shocks, which gives you more down travel so front can be raised a bit more.
Purpose, Yes! Droop is how far down the tire can go from normal ride height. So lets say you have droop of less than spec of 1 inch. You are going up a slope, so front is a bit unweighted, and one of the front tire rolls over a slight depression of 1 1/2 inches, that tire can not deflect to follow the surface, so it will start skipping and hopping. (Bit of an over simplification but gets the idea across)

 

[SALTY METHODS]

I cranked down my TBs to get it to level or even a hair beyond level and it rode like s***. From my experience, we're all stuck with a slight stink bug if you want your truck to ride right and comfortably. But if you do crank them down, it will literally feel like your riding in a wood wagon.

 

[WarWagon]

Hmm....well damn. Guess I'll just replace the shocks and live with the stink. It'll look better I'm sure with 18" wheels and some tires to match.

 

[Ole Colony]

I would change the springs as well. My truck had 300k when I got it and the springs were done.