Torsion bars

[70stroker]

Guys i am in the market for some new torsion bars, possibly 3/4 ones. Mine are pretty much cranked all the way and i would like to get some new non wore out ones to swap in to the truck in hopes i can keep my height and not crank quite so much.

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[Kyle97GMC]

I am interested in doing that too. Are they direct replacement?

 

[MSCustoms]

I dont think they are. I read somewhere that the torsion keys were different

 

[MSCustoms]

Found the thread:

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...-1-2-ton/page2&highlight=3/4+ton+torsion+bars

The article is on the link that kevin posted

 

[Kyle97GMC]

They could help with keeping the bumper up so it would take less strain off the 1/2 ton ones?

 

[MSCustoms]

It would take longer before the 1 ton springs sag compared to the 1/2 ton

 

[Darkrider]

Heavier T bars would def help with a truck like yours Kyle with its heavy front bumper. Same goes for a Diesel powered 1/2 ton. Though i think the Diesel 1500s already got 3/4t T bars to compensate for the weight of the Diesel engine.

 

[4thesporty]

I've got some 8600 GVW bars (code GK) off my '94 K3500 CCLB i'll sell. PM if interested.

 

[Kyle97GMC]

It would take longer before the 1 ton springs sag compared to the 1/2 ton

Heavier T bars would def help with a truck like yours Kyle with its heavy front bumper. Same goes for a Diesel powered 1/2 ton. Though i think the Diesel 1500s already got 3/4t T bars to compensate for the weight of the Diesel engine.

Thats what I am thinking. If they are the same and will help support that heavy thing then I dont see why it would bad. I guess I didnt catch it they dont add any lift at all though?

 

[zigsz71]

Thats what I am thinking. If they are the same and will help support that heavy thing then I dont see why it would bad. I guess I didnt catch it they dont add any lift at all though?

Nope... just a heavier spring rate to deal with the heavier weight of a 3/4 ton truck which will make for a rougher ride in a 1/2 ton unless you have additional weight on the front end to compensate like you do with that bumper.