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Old Sep 13, 2000 | 09:22 AM
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Question Torsion bar help!!

I need some help or advice. My truck (4X4) has a noticeable lean toward the drivers side. After measuring, I found that it's approx. 1" lower on that side. I checked the torsion bars and notice that there were more threads showing on the low side adjuster (about 11)than the high side (about 5). Which side do I need to crank in which direction in order to level out the truck? Thanks!!

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Old Sep 13, 2000 | 03:46 PM
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Depends which side looks level from front to back. Then raise/lower the other side to match. Not much to it.

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Old Sep 13, 2000 | 10:13 PM
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In other words tighten the drivers side 4-5 turns.

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Old Sep 15, 2000 | 06:49 PM
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Thanks for the input!! Ended up crankin' the driver's side 5 turns and lowering the other 1. And get this, took it in for alignment and computer printout showed everything still within specs! Guess I lucked out! Still think it's wise for anyone who adjusts the torsion bars to have them checked anyway.

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