How do my angles look?

[Delta.Speed]

Just got done redoing the front end of my truck while simultaneously installing a 6-inch lift.

I know excessive angles wear front-end components, so I wanted to get some opinions on how it currently sits, and whether I should de-crank the torsion bars some more.

 

[2004LB7]

I'd say you are close to the limit but could probably run it for a while like that. Boots will likely fail first due to the constant flexing they will do while driving. If it was mine I'd decrank them a little more

 

[Delta.Speed]

I'd say you are close to the limit but could probably run it for a while like that. Boots will likely fail first due to the constant flexing they will do while driving. If it was mine I'd decrank them a little more

In an ideal scenario, are they supposed to be completely flat?

I got the truck with a 3 inch lift on it already, so I've never seen how it looked stock. The previous owner had the bars cranked all the way. I've got the adjustment bolts about halfway in.

I'll decrank some more and will post photos.

Here's a picture of my completely stock 3500 DRW. Not sure if the prior owner cranked the bars or not, but the axle in it is also not entirely level. Does it look right for stock? Is that what I should be shooting for with the lifted one?

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[2004LB7]

In an ideal scenario, are they supposed to be completely flat?

I got the truck with a 3 inch lift on it already, so I've never seen how it looked stock. The previous owner had the bars cranked all the way. I've got the adjustment bolts about halfway in.

I'll decrank some more and will post photos.

Here's a picture of my completely stock 3500 DRW. Not sure if the prior owner cranked the bars or not, but the axle in it is also not entirely level. Does it look right for stock? Is that what I should be shooting for with the lifted one?

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In an ideal world flat would yield the best life and strength of the axles. Ball joints will be happier too. But it does limit the upwards travel available and may not be the best for everyone. That stock 3500 looks right. See if you can get closer to that.

I have a 6" lift but only run it at 4" with the torsion bars cranked down. I only have 34" tires so I can get away with it. What size are you trying to fit?

 

[Delta.Speed]

In an ideal world flat would yield the best life and strength of the axles. Ball joints will be happier too. But it does limit the upwards travel available and may not be the best for everyone. That stock 3500 looks right. See if you can get closer to that.

I have a 6" lift but only run it at 4" with the torsion bars cranked down. I only have 34" tires so I can get away with it. What size are you trying to fit?
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Okay, so I went in there and backed out the adjustment bolts as far as they go. I went back in a few threads so the keys are resting on the adjustment bolt and not on the block nut.

It looks more like my dually 3500, but nowhere near your perfectly flat ones. No idea how you pulled that off.

Do you think that this is now at least decent?

I'm on 35x12.50x20s.

Now that I've brought it down, I do have rub on the front bumper halfway through the steering sweep.

Im probably gonna trim the front bumper to allow for full flex without rubbing. I dont want any rubbing in any condition.

Any recommendations on what I could do to give the tires some more room? I know a body lift is one option, I'm just not a huge fan of the look.

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[DuramaxRamRod]

Okay, so I went in there and backed out the adjustment bolts as far as they go. I went back in a few threads so the keys are resting on the adjustment bolt and not on the block nut.

It looks more like my dually 3500, but nowhere near your perfectly flat ones. No idea how you pulled that off.

Do you think that this is now at least decent?

I'm on 35x12.50x20s.

Now that I've brought it down, I do have rub on the front bumper halfway through the steering sweep.

Im probably gonna trim the front bumper to allow for full flex without rubbing. I dont want any rubbing in any condition.

Any recommendations on what I could do to give the tires some more room? I know a body lift is one option, I'm just not a huge fan of the look.

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You can space/trim the bumper.
You probably have level/lift keys if you got it with the 3in kit already installed.

 

[Delta.Speed]

You can space/trim the bumper.
You probably have level/lift keys if you got it with the 3in kit already installed.

I pulled the 3" lift keys out of it and ordered new GM lift keys.

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[kaylabryn]

I had to take my Jouncers(??) out to get mine level. His may be similar.

 

[TheBac]

I had to take my Jouncers(??) out to get mine level. His may be similar.

You really shouldnt do that. Surprisingly, those are an important part of the front suspension

 

[kaylabryn]

Mine were trashed early in life so I put the heavy duty ones (Yellow, better right??) on which stopped me quite high. Maybe I should order some stockers to put on and see where I end up. Other than helping with big bumps and bottoming out what will they do for me??

 

[2004LB7]

I had to take my Jouncers(??) out to get mine level. His may be similar.

Are you referring to the bump stops? If so how much or little travel do to have left. Seems like if you have to remove them then its going to be too close to the frame to be safe

 

[DAVe3283]

Agreed, if you're having to remove the jounce bumpers you don't have much upward travel left. Plus like Tom said, the jounce bumpers are necessary for a good ride. They provide non-linear force to change the effective spring rate in the upper parts of the travel, and improve the ride/response.

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