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RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/4/2007 9:40:47 PM    orlandozfreak   Posts: 90 Joined: 2/2/2007 Status: offline hey all im in the midst of installing my shackles as i type this, took a lil break, all i have to say is pb-blaster & wd-40 are the greatest things ever haven't had to replace any of the bolts, and i bought 10 washers to be safe, so far it looks like i only need the 8 suggested, 3 on the top bolt and one on the bottom, per shackle of course (will take pics of shackles with washers) full shackle at leaf at frame also the nuts are 13/16" in size if you are having a hard time with any of the bolts, mess with the bottle jack, when you move the leaf it will either add stress or reduce stress on the bolts either making it harder or easier to remove, 2 whacks with a hammer and i could pull them out by hand and i hope everyone remembered to grease their shackles before putting them on stock after shackles < Message edited by orlandozfreak -- 4/4/2007 10:14:49 PM > _____________________________ White 03 Durango SXT 4x4 4.7ltr 2" T/S lift Certified automotive tech (in reply to duelsxt) Post #: 16

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/4/2007 10:53:35 PM    BLACKonBLACKonBLACK Posts: 75 Joined: 7/6/2006 Status: offline hey, i did my T/S lift last weekend... what i found to be the best way to get the leaf springs down was to slide ur foot in the wheel well behind the tire and put ur foot on the top of the leaf and than get someone to hit the bolts while u jump up and down on them... worked like a charm.... and hey dont forget to torque those bolts up again in a few days... wouldnt wanna loose a shackle... That would be NO FUN _____________________________ Interested in buying my truck? Call my cell (201)575-5245 or Email me at JamesMezzadri@gmail.com (in reply to orlandozfreak) Post #: 17

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/4/2007 11:50:08 PM    orlandozfreak   Posts: 90 Joined: 2/2/2007 Status: offline front before front after not a full 8 turns, about 7 7/8 turns < Message edited by orlandozfreak -- 4/5/2007 11:35:06 AM > _____________________________ White 03 Durango SXT 4x4 4.7ltr 2" T/S lift Certified automotive tech (in reply to BLACKonBLACKonBLACK) Post #: 18

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/5/2007 1:13:24 AM    deerang Posts: 792 Joined: 9/25/2006 Status: offline looks like you need some new rubber in the back Orlandoz......good excuse to go to 33's, now that you can fit them _____________________________ 2000 Durango SLT 4.7L Flowmaster Super-40 270,000km and still eating rice {0,0} |)__) -"-"- O RLY? (in reply to orlandozfreak) Post #: 19

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/5/2007 12:07:29 PM    BCDurango   Posts: 6 Joined: 3/8/2007 Status: offline Nice job... I wish this much info was on the board before I started my lift. My D is a '99 , hence the problems I had with seized bolts. All I have left to do is install my Westin brush guard and lights (coming in 6 weeks) 1999 4X4 5.9 Green Durango SLT K&N cold air intake Low-temp thermostat 2" Torsion Bar/Shackle Lift Throttle Body spacer (useless) 32X11.5 Pro-Comp Mud Terrains 10" Pioneer Shallow Sub & Box (in reply to orlandozfreak) Post #: 20

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/5/2007 12:15:47 PM    orlandozfreak   Posts: 90 Joined: 2/2/2007 Status: offline i think we should make a sticky thread with your write up and my pics, as a reference for any other members who decide to do this later on _____________________________ White 03 Durango SXT 4x4 4.7ltr 2" T/S lift Certified automotive tech (in reply to BCDurango) Post #: 21

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/12/2007 8:15:09 PM    orlandozfreak   Posts: 90 Joined: 2/2/2007 Status: offline jsut noticed something. so i was measuring out my height in all for corners, ground to bottom of fender flare and center of wheel to bottom of flare, and i noticed my driver side (front) is sitting 1/2" lower then the passenger side (front) i did my pass. side first and i know i got all 8 turns, i think i lost count and miscounted (under counted) on the driver side... how should i correct this? or is anyone elses sitting a lil lower on that side due to the gas tank (my best guess as to the difference if i counted right on both sides) i'm running a 265/70/16 tire and on my pass. side theres about 22.5" from center of wheel to bottom of fender flare, and about 22" on the driver anyone wanna measure theres and let me know what they got? _____________________________ White 03 Durango SXT 4x4 4.7ltr 2" T/S lift Certified automotive tech (in reply to BCDurango) Post #: 22

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/12/2007 10:19:13 PM    deerang Posts: 792 Joined: 9/25/2006 Status: offline You prolly just miscounted.  Crank the drivers up another 2 turns.  Torsion bars sag over time,and are designed to be "cranked" to make up for this sag....It may be the case that the drivers side has sagged more over time than the passengers side, so you may have started with un-equal heights up front.  If your D usually has only 1 person in it, the extra 200lbs over the drivers side may cause that side to sag more over time. _____________________________ 2000 Durango SLT 4.7L Flowmaster Super-40 270,000km and still eating rice {0,0} |)__) -"-"- O RLY? (in reply to orlandozfreak) Post #: 23

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/12/2007 10:25:07 PM    orlandozfreak   Posts: 90 Joined: 2/2/2007 Status: offline yeah i jsut didn't want to crank it past my count of 8 as i was unsure _____________________________ White 03 Durango SXT 4x4 4.7ltr 2" T/S lift Certified automotive tech (in reply to deerang) Post #: 24

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 4/13/2007 10:13:39 AM    deerang Posts: 792 Joined: 9/25/2006 Status: offline Crank one up 1 turn, the other down 1 turn......1/4 inch wont make that much of a difference _____________________________ 2000 Durango SLT 4.7L Flowmaster Super-40 270,000km and still eating rice {0,0} |)__) -"-"- O RLY? (in reply to orlandozfreak) Post #: 25

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 8/14/2007 9:28:33 PM    duff73   Posts: 68 Joined: 4/12/2007 Status: offline I have just been reading this thread and debating whether I should do the T/S lift and I think I found my answer. For those of you who did it, where do you order the new shackles from. I am already running Dunlop 32" R15 Mud Rover tires and I love em, all I need now is the lift to be complete for what I do. Any help as to where to buy would be great. (in reply to deerang) Post #: 26

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 8/15/2007 6:36:11 AM    deerang Posts: 792 Joined: 9/25/2006 Status: offline you can get the Beltech 6700 shackles from Summit racing.... http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=BEL%2D6700&view=2047 _____________________________ 2000 Durango SLT 4.7L Flowmaster Super-40 270,000km and still eating rice {0,0} |)__) -"-"- O RLY? (in reply to duff73) Post #: 27

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 8/16/2007 6:51:19 PM    bigbaddurango   Posts: 105 Joined: 8/16/2007 Status: offline I have a -00did the lift and put 33/9.50/15 mud ta and they cler the fram just fine i had just a little rubing in the fron plastic bumper but bye loosning it and adjusting it it clears and i take mine deep in the woods with no rubing (in reply to BCDurango) Post #: 28

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 8/16/2007 7:57:04 PM    deerang Posts: 792 Joined: 9/25/2006 Status: offline 33 x 9.5 x 15 is a pretty uncommon size of tire.  What brand did you go with?  BFG mud TA?  isnt 33 10.5 15 or 33 12.5 15 the norm for tires?? all you had to do was slide the bumper forwards a bit to clear your 33's? its late, and I'm tired, forgive my unending questions. _____________________________ 2000 Durango SLT 4.7L Flowmaster Super-40 270,000km and still eating rice {0,0} |)__) -"-"- O RLY? (in reply to bigbaddurango) Post #: 29

RE: Torsion Bar Lift - 8/16/2007 8:00:32 PM    bigbaddurango   Posts: 105 Joined: 8/16/2007 Status: offline ya i whanted 10.5 but i came across a set that had 500 miles on them for 400 they are in natinal wheel and tire about 750 bfgs (in reply to deerang) Post #: 30

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