Slapdash Racing
Bought an X
- Location
- Eastern CT
Hey Gang,
Picked up an ‘02 XE ‘World Champion’ edition five years ago from a friend, who had a not-so-good result with texting and driving.
Anywho, picked it up for a $1,000 and have been modifying ever since. Got the 4x4Parts 3-inch with AALs and a Shrock front bumper to boot (replacement for friend’s smashed front end).
I’ll have some good stories later but for right now, I need help with the torsion bars. I did the lift but the front end is still lower then normal. I have about 1.5 inches of clearance off the bump stops and by golly, I paid for that extra inch, so I want it.
I’ve read several threads from several boards and videos, red sweatshirt guy, kid in garage guy, etc. I get the concept except for one part. The how-tos seem to go in different directions with this, but when taking the weight off the vehicle, do you jack juuust enough to touch the jack to the cross member, jack it enough to make the truck parallel to the ground, or jack the truck so the front wheels are off the ground?
It has a rake now, but it looks like a 70s Mopar drag car. I even took a leaf out of the three pack in the rear.
Goal is mild overlanding, towing a rally car and snow rig.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
Kris
Picked up an ‘02 XE ‘World Champion’ edition five years ago from a friend, who had a not-so-good result with texting and driving.
Anywho, picked it up for a $1,000 and have been modifying ever since. Got the 4x4Parts 3-inch with AALs and a Shrock front bumper to boot (replacement for friend’s smashed front end).
I’ll have some good stories later but for right now, I need help with the torsion bars. I did the lift but the front end is still lower then normal. I have about 1.5 inches of clearance off the bump stops and by golly, I paid for that extra inch, so I want it.
I’ve read several threads from several boards and videos, red sweatshirt guy, kid in garage guy, etc. I get the concept except for one part. The how-tos seem to go in different directions with this, but when taking the weight off the vehicle, do you jack juuust enough to touch the jack to the cross member, jack it enough to make the truck parallel to the ground, or jack the truck so the front wheels are off the ground?
It has a rake now, but it looks like a 70s Mopar drag car. I even took a leaf out of the three pack in the rear.
Goal is mild overlanding, towing a rally car and snow rig.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
Kris