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andrew
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2007
20:07:24
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 Subject: remove and turn tbars in front socket?
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Is it true that if you remove the torsion bar and turn it and place it back in the front socket that it will give you more lift than just turning up the bolts? My bolts are turned up all the way but when I lift my plow the truck squats too far and the mount almost touches the ground. My be only an inch between the back of the A frame and the ground.
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Moser
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2007
20:48:12
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I would suggest replacing your torsion bars with the stiffest available. As far as I know the 2000lb V8 bars are the stiffest available. If your anchor bolts are adjusted all the way already then your torsion bars are sagging a fair bit and are now weak and could break. I doubt you could re-index the torsion bars like you asked because you would be turning the bar 1/6th of a turn. Like I said above, I would suggest the 2000lb V8 bars so you could carry the plow at a descent height and not have the anchor bolts tightend all the way resulting in a harsh ride because you are riding on the rebound bump stops all the time when you are not carrying the plow. Be sure to ask for the 2000lb bars and not just V8 bars because there are less stiff bars available for the V8's. I priced out these bars before and my price was $191.00 each Canadian. Oh.....and they are different part numbers left and right. I hope this helps.
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Andrew
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2007
21:13:09
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Thanks. Sorry I forgot to mention my truck is the 99 5.2 4X4. So if you know of the diffrent option torsion bar #'s and ratings it could help me determin if changing them and spending money would actually help. Thanks again any info helps.
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2007
23:14:30
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Read this post. Some guy got some Durango bars to fit.
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/v8/10437.html
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SteveJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2007
23:20:13
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Here's my story
http://dodgetrucks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70982&highlight=
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Andrew
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2007
01:17:43
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Thanks every body. I have talked to a friend and he's going to try to find some Durango bars at his yard for me.
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I have a 2000 2wd reg cab. I have made it convetable added an rt drive train. I put in full air ride to lay frame customized the interior of the box, cab and much much more. Now playing with my 03 harley davidson nighttrain It will all soon be a full matching set 2wd, 4wd, and bike. All black with pearl white goast flames.
Thanks again you all have been a big help and this site is a great find. Keep up the good work and keep the dodge alive.
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