Different heights on front w/w !!!

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Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 9:39:12 AM    toyfan1 Posts: 10 Joined: 8/20/2008 Status: offline ok, i jut measured the height of my wheel wells and found that the d/s is 32 1/2 and the p/s is 31 1/2. i noticed that the torsion bolts are set diff as well. is this normal ?  _____________________________ Im just the parts guy !!! 02 blazer - CAI, DYNOMAX CAT BACK, HHO CELL, TRANS-DAPT TBI SPACER 03 silverado - BONE STOCK (wife wont let me touch it!!!) Bostons are like fries...ya cant just have 1 !!! Post #: 1

RE: Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 9:45:20 AM    swartlkk Posts: 14308 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: offline Somewhat normal as these trucks age.  Seems the passenger side torsion bars like to sag.  If you want to bring the passenger side up, but run out of adjustment, you may have to look at getting new torsion bars ($$$). _____________________________ Kyle- 2004 Rainier 1970 Chevelle - Resto 1974 K5 Blazer - Resto (in reply to toyfan1) Post #: 2

RE: Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 9:53:08 AM    toyfan1 Posts: 10 Joined: 8/20/2008 Status: offline i was pondering a small lift...2 inch at the most. and saw that the d/s bolt head was flush with the cross member and the p/s bolt was sticking out. kinda makes me think that some previous owner messed with it for alignment or to level it out due to a huge driver ect.  _____________________________ Im just the parts guy !!! 02 blazer - CAI, DYNOMAX CAT BACK, HHO CELL, TRANS-DAPT TBI SPACER 03 silverado - BONE STOCK (wife wont let me touch it!!!) Bostons are like fries...ya cant just have 1 !!! (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 3

RE: Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 9:55:59 AM    swartlkk Posts: 14308 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: offline If the passenger side is sticking out a bit, then give it a few turns with a ratchet.  The closer to being bottomed out, the higher it''ll go. _____________________________ Kyle- 2004 Rainier 1970 Chevelle - Resto 1974 K5 Blazer - Resto (in reply to toyfan1) Post #: 4

RE: Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 10:03:13 AM    toyfan1 Posts: 10 Joined: 8/20/2008 Status: offline will being of diff heights screw with the alignment? _____________________________ Im just the parts guy !!! 02 blazer - CAI, DYNOMAX CAT BACK, HHO CELL, TRANS-DAPT TBI SPACER 03 silverado - BONE STOCK (wife wont let me touch it!!!) Bostons are like fries...ya cant just have 1 !!! (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 5

RE: Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 10:04:25 AM    toyfan1 Posts: 10 Joined: 8/20/2008 Status: offline the firestone place keeps telling me i need ball joints. i checked and dont see any slop but i found there was steering slop which i adj. on the gear box _____________________________ Im just the parts guy !!! 02 blazer - CAI, DYNOMAX CAT BACK, HHO CELL, TRANS-DAPT TBI SPACER 03 silverado - BONE STOCK (wife wont let me touch it!!!) Bostons are like fries...ya cant just have 1 !!! (in reply to toyfan1) Post #: 6

RE: Different heights on front w/w !!! - 8/25/2008 11:06:04 AM    WolfPack Posts: 2788 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline It''s been my experience that just about every quick lube/ speed tire place says that balljoints/pitman arm/idler arm are bad, and they can''t align until replaced. Each time I''ve had my trusty mechanic (one time the dealer) verify, and they were fine. Not saying that you have no need for new balljoints, but definitely get a second opinion, and definitely price shop Balljoints can get pricey... As for your torsion bolts...I''ve heard a couple aligment shops/techs mention that when doing an alignment they will often adjust the bolts to get it to sit level before alignment.. So it''s not always an indication of a previous owner cranking it up for lift _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to toyfan1) Post #: 7

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