i have a torsion bar question.

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    a guy at my work told me i can lower my front end by loosening the torsion bars. that for some reason dose not sound right. he said hes done it alot but it jus sounds sketchy. but i might be wrong im somewhat new to this.
     
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    thanks
     
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    Easiest and cheapest way to lower ur front end.

    You can also re-index the torsion bar so the part where the bolt goes isnt hanging down so low.
     
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    well i got 2'' drop spindles for my birthday.... so any advice on putting them on?
     
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    Send em to me so i can take pics and show u how its done....:p
     
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    Repack your front wheel bearings and also do any and all break work at the same time ... along with the balljoint flip.
     
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    i got it done it looks good, i got all new ball joints and kept my old spindles. im getting drilled and slotted rotors eventually too. thanks
     
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    Chris_pete: want to buy my drilled/slotted rotors and Hawk HP pads? $170 shipped to your door.
     
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