Bear with me, this is my first mini truck, and the lowering methods are different from cars I've had.

It seems like the only real pro to the torsion bar lowering method is that it's cheap...is that correct?

For cons, I've read it changes the camber of the front wheels correct? Which would lead to uneven tire wear and possibly handling issues.

I want to get my truck lower, but if it creates problems I'd rather just save up for some drop spindles and do it right the first time.

Then I've just read about the ball joint flip, which I haven't completely understood yet....if someone cares to elaborate on how that works.....thanks all!

 

If you are going to slam your truck,static dropped or bags,the first step should be dropped front spindles! As these will keep the front suspension in the popper location and bring the front down two inches. Adding more drop with the torsion bars at this point ,every thing should stay in alignment!

The rear can be dropped using dropped leafs & angled,the angled blocks will keep your drive shaft pinion angle correct..

This is the right & safe way of getting your truck slammed! And if you do at a later time want to bag it ,you will the front end will be closer to ready!

Alignment at a shop will still need to be done

 

My 84 is ball joint flipped and torsion dropped to match the 3" block in the back. It has a tiny bit of camber but nothing that couldn't be corrected by an alignment.

My 90 has drop spindles and torsion drop to match the 3" block and pulled middle leaf out back. It has no camber since the bars are only slightly dropped.


Both methods work just fine and the only time you'll run into issues is when you're going extremely low and honestly if you're going that low static you aren't worried about some camber wear.

 

You can also re key the torsion bars sdyota has a write up on it.