Released it from the jack and the whole front end collapsed?

Tiny
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  • 2002 DODGE RAM
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Everything to start with was fine for the most part but was in need of a front-end kit and some ball joints. I decided to replace sway bar bushings, sway bar links, upper control arm, lower control arms, and I’m pretty sure that’s it. Released it from the jack and the whole front end collapsed/smooshed. Everything is stock except for the tires which also have wheel spacers.
Friday, August 19th, 2022 AT 6:35 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Could you post some pictures so we can see the issue? It could be the wrong parts or parts that were not installed correctly. No, real way to tell without seeing the results.
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Friday, August 19th, 2022 AT 7:35 PM
Tiny
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Hope this helps.
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Saturday, August 20th, 2022 AT 5:38 AM
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STEVE W.
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Okay, all of that looks correct. However, you need to look at the torsion bars and their keys. If they were released and then not set correctly the front would drop. It's also possible that the new control arms are wrong, and the torsion bars are not holding in the sockets. Also be sure they are in the correct sides, they are stamped L and R with L being the driver's side. If they are reversed the hex will be located wrong and the front can droop.
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Saturday, August 20th, 2022 AT 9:32 PM
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Just checking to see if you found the problem?
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 AT 11:51 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I have someone doing it this weekend I never marked the torsion bars after taking them out.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022 AT 5:13 AM
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It happens to most of us once at least. Let us know how it turns out.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022 AT 9:55 AM

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