I have a 1999 F150 4X4, Super Cab, Auto trans, 5.4L, 'Off Road' Edition, 17" wheels.
Question:
What is the factory setting/measurement of the front torsion bars and also what is the min. and max. that they can be adjusted?
Problem: (truck) seems to sit a little 'low' at the nose.
I just want to crank up the bars enough to get the truck level. I don't want to replace the OEM bars yet.
Any suggestions?

 

I torqued mine up a full 1 3/4 inches over stock - enough that the front end was sitting higher than the rear. I ended up taking them back down to 1 inch over stock. Now the truck sits pretty level.

There have been some posts concerning the long term effects of this adjustment but I think it won't hurt anything. My theory is that when Ford built the truck they gave the torsion bars some adjustment room and far be it from me not to use it.

Concerning the factory settings. I wrote them down before the adjustment but can't find the stinking piece of paper. I was thinking it was around 35". The bolt was adjusted about half way in before I started tweaking it though. Now, after the new tires I measure 38" to the bottom of the factory wheel well mouldings.

I say crank 'em! The 4x4's look so much better level. Good luck!

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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, SC, ORP, 5.4, Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt nerf bars, fog light mod and Big Bird mirror toy.
kkirt1@hotmail.com

 

It would be a good idea to check your front end alignment after you adjust your torsion bars. You are changing the front end settings by doing this. Experience is a good teacher.

[This message has been edited by WWBF150 (edited 07-07-1999).]

 

Does anyone have a factory service manual?
Please help with my original question.

 

I took mine to the local BIG O tire shop, they put it up on the alignment rack and cranked up the bars checking the alignment as they went, now my front end sits a bit higher than the rear and it drives a little rougher.
285X75X16

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J Randall
elktag1az@aol.com
Arizona F150 4x4 SC '97

 

I can't believe none of you have a service manual that you can share with ALL of us.
Please look it up for me fellow F150 owners.

 

I have a 99 to and I cranked mine up it makes the truck look great people ask my if I have a lift. I talk to ford before I did mine and they said that they all come in at the very low as they will go and the crank them up that is way some new trucks sit higher than others. they said that hey crank them up if you plan to put a plow on the front of your tuuck. I have 15K on mine and no problems...



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99 F150 x-cab ORP bright red
crom rocker pannels flowmaster
tunnel cover
putco bed rails
lund bug guard
headlight covers
in-dash cd player

[This message has been edited by MN99F150 (edited 09-09-1999).]

 

Bill,
I checked chiltons and hayes. no settings in there. It just says to mark before adjusting. it also says if you get them off just measure the frame height on both sides and make sure they are the same. The adjuster bolt should be a little more than half exposed. that's how mine is at stock. I think off a turn or two won't hurt you as long as both sides are the same. (check tire air before measuring) good luck

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97' F150 XLT, 4 X 4, Auto,4.6L, Vortech Supercharger, jet-chip, Gibson Cat-back Duals, rear Posi, 4.10's, jet shift improver, Tonneau cover, Rancho RS5000's, 33's on American racing rims, Rhino brushgards and pushbumper, Stull Billet grill, Dual Fosgate 800's w/Alpine head,
and musty smelling A/C system. Lookin for Chevy's to eat!!