Hi all, It looks like the prev. owner of my Fronty played with the torsion bar to get some lift in front. The front sits higher than the rear. I want to adjust it so it sits lower (maybe 1-2 inches). If I loosen the torsion nut, will that do it? Or is there something I am missing?
Any help you can give.
Thanks
Hi all, It looks like the prev. owner of my Fronty played with the torsion bar to get some lift in front. The front sits higher than the rear. I want to adjust it so it sits lower (maybe 1-2 inches). If I loosen the torsion nut, will that do it? Or is there something I am missing?
Any help you can give.
Thanks
They are actually bolts that you loosen to lower the frt end. and its just that simple, I would have the alignment checked if you lower it more than an 1".
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Dave
96 4WD XE Reg. Cab ka24e
Calmini 3" SL, Steering, Lock-rite rear, LSD front
They are actually bolts that you loosen to lower the frt end. and its just that simple, I would have the alignment checked if you lower it more than an 1".
Great, thanks. I heard about getting the alignment.
It's pretty obvious, one on each side, nuts should be around the middle of the doors while the bars extend to nearly the front end.. Take lots of pre-measurements (ie. both ends of front bumper to level ground, distance between fender and top of tire tread/ground and length of threads from the last nut to the end of the torsion bar), use box end wrenches (17 or 19mm, I think). A steel carpenters 12 or 6 inch straight edge ruler and wire brush (to lightly clear threads of undercoating) helps a lot. Count both the threads after the last nut (towards the rear of the vehicle) and the amount of full turns while making your adjustments.
I suggest starting with 1/4 inch of thread and compare height to your pre-measurements, left and right side may not be exactly the same, just adjust equally. Other suggestions, safety glasses, jack stands, daylight and patience. Then of course an alignment when satisfied with the stance and ride. Hope that helps, Z
thanks so much for the help. i will post back after i do it and we'll see how i can synthesise your instructions lol. even with an nch or two is it a obvious thats its a bit higher than the stock trucks?
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I'm going to say no, not without larger tires and or wheels.
When I did mine I went up an inch and a half just in tire/wheel sizes and on top of that whatever I needed to clear the front wheel combo with the torsion bars. I did an Air-Lift in the rear anywhere from one to three and a half inches... depending on need and mood. I will guess it will look like your wheels/tires are too small rather than like it is lifted. Is that what you meant?
ok cool i got it and instructions, now i am a bit more confused, lol man i feel like a newb.. ok so this wil raise the front of my truck or will it cuase back and front to rise? i want like a 1 to 2 inch lift.. if i am being impractical tell me guys. i am new to the truck thing i have had muscle cars all mylife.
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02 Desert Runner 5sp, 6cyl, lots of scatches but low on miles...
Torsion bar adjustment will change the front, blocks or shackles will most likely be needed to change the rear. There are other options for the rear, but will cost more. Like I mentioned to you earlier I used an Air-Lift kit. I used it because the leafs are below the axel, adjustability and $100.00.
Using my truck for a truck, it was my best option for varying payloads, towing and off/on road needs. I also had installed Rancho RS5000 shocks which lasted a surprisingly long time. Needless to say, I was always level whether I was towing or hauling. Some people go out of there way to level a truck for the look and find the set up less than optimal when they need to put their truck to use. I suggest the stock rake, but that's my opinion. Z
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