I run 31X10.5s on the stock rims. Cranked up the torsion bars 50,000
km(30,000 miles) ago. I have never had an alignment and the tires are
wearing evenly. I run an extra leave in the back. compare the CV joint
angles to a new Ford F150. Even cranked an 1" on the Dakota, the angles
are less, so should get good life. ( I still get some tire rubbing when
turning)
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From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu <fawcett@uism.bu.edu>
To: DAKOTA-TRUCK@buffnet.net <DAKOTA-TRUCK@buffnet.net>
Date: Friday, September 18, 1998 4:40 PM
Subject: DML: Cranking up the Torsion Bars
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> I read that some of you guys and maybe some of the gals have cranked
> up your torsion bars to provide about an inch more clearance...
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> I stopped by a garage to have my tires rotated (don't ask me why I
> didn't do it myself... suffice it to say I earned the DML Dunce of
> the Month Award) and asked the guy I know there if crankin' 'em up
> might cause any problems...
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> He said at a min. I would need a new alignment, it might yield a
> harsher ride and he was concerned about the brake system because I
> have anti-lock brakes on the rear wheels of my '98...
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> Now I understand that an alignment might be in order and I don't mind
> a slightly harder ride, but what about the brake system? He's a good
> guy and usually knows his stuff, but I was pressed for time and had to
> take off (for our canadian friends that's, take-off, eh? :-) before he
> could explain...
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> Any thoughts?
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> T.
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> P.S. Goddamnit!(Use SouthPark voice here) My posts are totally
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> the first time I send 'em!! WTF! I know some of you are happy this
is
> happening, but it's really pissing me off!!!!!
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> What gives?
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