Help: Adjust torsion bars because of bumper?

[66FLH]

I recently put an ARB Bull Bar on my 04 LB7..After about two weeks it seems my tires are no longer vertical and my front end seems to have sagged a bit....I adjusted my Torsion bars by about 3 turns and picked it up a bit..Is this normal? Anyone else?Thanks.

 

[Alligator]

Yes, the torsion bars will settle a bit after the weight is added. You might see more sagging down the road.

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Yes, the torsion bars will settle a bit after the weight is added. You might see more sagging down the road.

I ran into this with my DMAX swap on my SUBURBAN as well. At first it sat at the correct height but after 6 weeks it needed 2 1/2 turns to bring it back up.

 

[Whitetail Addict]

According to the private mechanic that did the alignment on my truck, it is very common for the torsion bars to settle over time on these trucks. He claimed most Dmaxs that had come in for alignment needed the bars cranked up just to meet factory ride height.

Now with a heavier aftermarket bumper, I think that would accelerate the issue.

 

[hogdoghd]

Oh yeah The arb weigh like 350lbs right on the very front of the truck. you may want to get some 5100 Bilsteins also that helped my front end bounce. But what a bumper I love mine!:happy2:

 

[Durasizzle]

ya i definitely noticed harder turning with mine, but the 5100's dont quite get rid of all the bounce, now to add on a warn 16.5 winch and watch it sag even more. might have to change to solid axle lol

 

[66FLH]

Thanks for the replies.The truck has a 6 in lift with reservoir gas charged shocks..I must say that it does ride much better now with the added weight up front...

 

[KEVINL]

:nopic:

 

[66FLH]

Heres some pics.I'll try and get some up with the new bumper!