done

 

The factory manual outlines the ride height adjustment procedures for torsion bar equipped vehicles as follows. This is not verbatim.

Park the vehicle on a level pad.
Make sure the tire pressures are even on left and right sides.
The book doesn't state that, but I felt it was worth mention. It only makes sense.
Place a straight edge or pull a string from the bottom of one steering knuckle to the same location on the other. The steering knuckle, not the bottom of the ball joint.
Measure from that line up to the center of the lower control arm bolt.
The book gives two sets of measurements. One for existing components and one for newly installed components.
The measurement for existing components is: 3.89"-5.11"
The measurement for new components is: 5.0"-5.23"
Measure each side and adjust accordingly.
Bounce the front end several times after each adjustment.
The adjusting bolts are coated with dry Loctite. If you need to back off or remove the adjusting bolts, the factory says to replace them.
This is the correct method for adjusting the torsion bars. I hope this clears a little of the fog.


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98 F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP Super Cab Short Bed, 4.6, Auto, 4.10's, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, Magnacharger supercharger, Superchip, Gibson single cat-back, 80/100w German head lamps, Warn HS9500i winch with semi hidden mount, Wrangler dual battery kit with red & yellow top Optima batteries. Needs one more door.

 

Ok, let me see if I get this.
You turn the bolts clockwise to raise front end? Or counter clockwise? I haven't even tried yet, just wondering. Thanks.

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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Installed accessories so far:
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[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-16-2000).]

 

Lefty loosey, righty tighty.

Going up is clockwise -- tighten the bolts, going down is counter-clockwise -- loosen the bolts

 

Thanks Matt90GT.

That's all I needed to confirm.

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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Installed accessories so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black nerf bars; Pendaliner bedliner
Pending
Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Grille/Brush Guard; Crank torsion bars to level truck; Trail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses
Wish list:
Roll bar; Lots of lights; Flowmaster 40 or 50 Series single to dual exhaust; Aluminum dash kit; White gauges; Optima red top battery; Hidden winch; Custom backup lights; Kenwood TV/CD/AM/FM/DVD system; Viper alarm w/ remote start; Rancho RS9000s; PIAA front air dam; Super charger; Lightning emblems (after super charger); Custom tonneu cover to fit around roll bar; Custom backup lights; A 18' - 25' boat to tag along behind



Please visit My Web Site (Just Updated)
or e-mail me lariat4wd@yahoo.com

[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-16-2000).]