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    torsion bars wore out?

    This is what I would think a bars fit should look like even after cleaning. Thanks for the pic.
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Thanks for letting me know. I didn’t have a vehicle to really compare it to. So interestingly enough I happened to inspect a friends 07 duramax. It looked very similar to mine and lone behold his bars were cranked for years. I think this a symptom of being worn over time having the bars cranked...
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Another thing I’m not clear on. I hear of guys going to softer torsion bars theoretically to achieve a softer ride. Is that how it works given I have to crank my bars up a little (even with my 4” lift) in order for my aftermarket wheels to clear everything(315 70 r17). If I’m cranking my keys at...
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Also yea I did have my bars cranked up about half way to allow for 285's, which were my last set of tires prior to the lift. I bought this thing as stock as it could be with 99K miles on it. At that time it had 245's. I put the bars down as low as they could go and it was dampened, but still...
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    torsion bars wore out?

    I just looked it up. Code F60, says heavy duty front springs. I don't know where I got 'plow package' from.
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    torsion bars wore out?

    It’s very possible these are the wrong bars. Glove box says this is the plow package version, so super stiff bars. Can’t imagine why someone would swap bars unless switching to softer ones and my burban does not ride soft at any adjustment, so I don’t think anyone swapped bars. The bar broke...
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    torsion bars wore out?

    I marked the bars before I removed them. They're the back in the right spot. Same orientation, same sides. To me it does look like both are slightly worn making a sizable gap. And yea I agree, no idea how these get worn like that, if they are worn. I can see the spring rate getting soft after...
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Camans bars look way tighter than mine. It does have me a little worried about wear. Ive had trucks my whole life and have never heard of a worn torsion bar or control arm. Not a mechanic though, so... I may take my bars out and weld some meat on the end, grind it down to fit a bit more snug for...
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Good. Glad to hear it. I wouldn't mind looking into softer torsion bar options, but I would much rather do nothing. Thanks!
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    cognito stabilizer work with 4" tuff country

    So, update. finally installed a year later. Yes, the cognito brackets work with this lift, so I assume they would work with most 4-6 inch lifts. Thanks again.
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Heres a front view of the passenger side. Both torsion bars look like this in the lca. Thanks
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    torsion bars wore out?

    Hey guys. I finally got around to installing a 4" tough country lift on my 3/4 ton obs 99 suburban. When I put the bars back in, I noticed the hex don't quite fit as I thought they would. Is it normal to have the hex not fit snug? If you unload the bar and hold it where it should be (hold it to...
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    HT502 compatible with L29 intake etc?

    Thanks for the reply. Great to know. Almost 180k on mine. I don’t want it to fail, but a new motor sounds fun.
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    HT502 compatible with L29 intake etc?

    Love to hear if anyone does this swap. Looking for a "bolt in" swap for all the same reasons in my 99 2500 sub.
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    4:56 axles or just towing in third gear....????

    My experience so far, the front diff is a little trickier to find 4.56. Only time Ive ever used 4 wheel in this truck has been due to bad roads. In other words I don't use it much, I'm not worried about gearing at the same time. I'll pull the fuse for 4x4 until I get it geared properly.
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