How to lower your GMT-800 torsion bar sprung truck cheaply.

[drperry]

I know lifters use different keys to get more crank out of them... Was wondering if maybe there was something to keep the stock stiffness with the lowered stance...

Got any handling updates JRod?

Haven't really gone too far with it. Only about 400 miles since dropping the front. I really can't tell that much difference at this point.

You're not taking corners fast enough then

Glad to hear the ride is the same though!

 

[Matt_]

ride stiffness shouldnt change too much, the torsion bars are excerting the same amount of force, you only decreased the preload so it took more deflection to stabilize the trucks weight (thus, lowering it). geometry may give the lca added leverage over to bars when lowered, so it may feel a little bit softer.... but not a lot

 

[drperry]

hmmm.... When I do get around to it... IF I do, lol... I need it to handle good as well! lol...

Maybe I'll look into a coil over swap for myself

 

[Blown06]

Why on earth would anyone with sense lower a nice 4WD truck like that?

 

[DV2000NJ]

 

[Zembonez]

Why on earth would anyone with sense lower a nice 4WD truck like that?

Having sense is NOT a requirement here.

 

[Blown06]

Why on earth would anyone with sense lower a nice 4WD truck like that?

Having sense is NOT a requirement here.

That it apparent.

 

[drperry]

Why on earth would anyone with sense lower a nice 4WD truck like that?

Why on earth would anyone buy a 4WD and not offroad with it?

Why do people lift 2WD's?

Because they want to

Besides, it's cheaper to lower a 4WD than it is a 2WD.

 

[Blown06]

Why on earth would anyone with sense lower a nice 4WD truck like that?

Why on earth would anyone buy a 4WD and not offroad with it?

Why do people lift 2WD's?

Because they want to

Besides, it's cheaper to lower a 4WD than it is a 2WD.

I can see your point but I'm just not fully onboard with the notion. You younger fellas do things a little different I guess.

 

[drperry]

Why on earth would anyone with sense lower a nice 4WD truck like that?

Why on earth would anyone buy a 4WD and not offroad with it?

Why do people lift 2WD's?

Because they want to

Besides, it's cheaper to lower a 4WD than it is a 2WD.

I can see your point but I'm just not fully onboard with the notion. You younger fellas do things a little different I guess.