Been off the board for some time now. I am getting ready to replace my torsion bars. Do I really need too? I have 1.5 rear shackles and when I cranked the T-bars the ride got way stiff. I think that by going to a stiffer T-bar it will ride better. Put the T-bar back in its range of motion to speak.

I was going to use these T-bars:
http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/shop...ad8cbe8247eb9a8

Is this my best source for a replacement T-bar on a budget?

Is 30 percent over stock too much?

Where can I get 1" shackles? I might decide to remove the 1.5 shackles and go with 1" shackles. It seemed that on my truck the 1.5 shackles caused me to get some strange noises coming from the front end. Sort of a pop noise and no it is not the bump stop. I can not isolate the sound but is sounds like a ball joint or other movable steerign component getting into and out of a bind. Perhaps from too much T-bar crank?