Can I level front end on 98 expy with some sort of tool?

[blbikerood]

I thought I had read that somewhere. Some key that turns it up level with the rear end?? Thanks!

 

[Lane24]

Use a 18mm socket and breaker bar.
You can do a torsion twist . I think thats what you are thinking.

Lay under the b pillar and you will see the round bar coming from the front. follow it back and youll see an arm with a bolt. on the passenger side and another bolt across from it coming down on the drivers side. if you loosen the bolt the front of your truck comes down if you tighten it, it goes up. I sprayed some WD-40 on the bolt about 10 minutes before I attempted the twist.
I got almost 2 inches when I did mine on my 98 Eddie Bauer.
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[rptr00]

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...g-Kits.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=358&t_pt=9333&t_pl=7140

take a look at this link. There is a nice video by daystar on how the leveling spacers work.

The "key" you mentioned is part of the torsion twist lift for the 4wd models. The method already mentioned here works well, but by using the replacement key it takes the guess work out of getting the height precise.

 

[blbikerood]

sweet

thanks guys. Will I have to remove the rims???

 

[KWT2000]

Use a 18mm socket and breaker bar.
You can do a torsion twist . I think thats what you are thinking.

Lay under the b pillar and you will see the round bar coming from the front. follow it back and youll see an arm with a bolt. on the passenger side and another bolt across from it coming down on the drivers side. if you loosen the bolt the front of your truck comes down if you tighten it, it goes up. I sprayed some WD-40 on the bolt about 10 minutes before I attempted the twist.
I got almost 2 inches when I did mine on my 98 Eddie Bauer.
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what he said. i got 2.75 inches out of mine. it is advised to have the front tires off the ground but the wheels can stay on good luck

 

[walnuts4x4]

what they said.... but another hint is make measurements from ground to fender... then put a mark on bolts before you turn them so you can turn them equally... then remeasure fender to make sure level... then drive down some bumpy roads and remeasure to make sure your level...

 

[Lane24]

what they said.... but another hint is make measurements from ground to fender... then put a mark on bolts before you turn them so you can turn them equally... then remeasure fender to make sure level... then drive down some bumpy roads and remeasure to make sure your level...

What he said about the measurements fer sure. I wasn't able to keep my bolts equal, but I made sure the ground to bottom of fender was the same. I measured through the middle of rim up to the bottom inside of wheel well.

I left mine on the ground when I did mine too. Then I just lifted each side a few turns at a time tilll I went up close to 2 inches. Drove around , remeasured, then adjusted, did the same the next day.

I suppose I could go higher like KWT but I only have 2 inch spacers in the back, while he has 3 inches I believe. So I wanted it level, and just enough to avoid rub on my 35's.

Easiest cheapest mod to do.

 

[KWT2000]

if i hit a drive way just and alittle fast i get some rubbing on the running board

 

[Poppa Wheelie]

if i hit a drive way just and alittle fast i get some rubbing on the running board

Take off the running boards. Sell them on Craigslist. Problem solved.

 

[panda24619]

dose anyone know if there are 2 inch high springs. i did a torsion crank. 2". and i want the rear higher. i have never liked blocks on leafs or spacers on springs. so i was wondering if there were any bigger springs i can put in. or if some jeep wrangler springs would fit. just an option.

 

[KWT2000]

Take off the running boards. Sell them on Craigslist. Problem solved.

with 3kids and short wife they need to stay on... i have thought about it thou

 

[walnuts4x4]

dose anyone know if there are 2 inch high springs. i did a torsion crank. 2". and i want the rear higher. i have never liked blocks on leafs or spacers on springs. so i was wondering if there were any bigger springs i can put in. or if some jeep wrangler springs would fit. just an option.

i would just go with spacers... i've had mine in now for a 2 years and no problems at all... plus they are cheaper than new springs

 

[KWT2000]

+1 on the spacers 2" for $50 or 3" for $70

 

[panda24619]

okay then i might go that way then. whts the biggest tire i can stuff under my wheel wells then? 33 or 35? rubbing not a problem. idc about that. i live in SD i can always get fiberglass fenders. and fit right in. haha and how easy are the spacers to put in? a good weekend or should i take it in?

 

[KWT2000]

it took me about 2 hours to put my spacers in

 

[panda24619]

okay. was there any special tools or anything to be careful of when i do it?

 

[KWT2000]

i used a bottle jack between the frame and axel to gain room for the spacers... some have used coil spring compressors but those can be dangerous

 

[panda24619]

okay. so just careful cause the springs. how do i detach the spring from the frame and put the spacer in? or will there be directions when i get the spacers?

 

[KWT2000]

they just sit in place once the axel is low enough they just fall out

 

[panda24619]

okay kool thanks.