How to Adjust torsion bars
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How to Adjust torsion bars
Can someone please tell me how to adjust the torsion bars and what to do. Thanks
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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp
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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp
Web Site http://hometown.aol.com/steveng0143/...sBlack4X4.html
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From: CHARLESTON, WV 25304
Step 1. Measure the height of the fenders both sides to the highest point. Write this number down.
Step 2. Jack the front of the truck up and put jackstands under the frame.
Step 3. Locate the torsion bars, you laugh but some don't know what they are or look like. They are the black around 1" and they start at the A-arm and go back to around the middle of the truck.
Step 4. Get the correct socket to fit the adjusting bolt at the end of the torsion bar, it's the big bolt pointing upwards. These will be found on the cross member in the middle of the truck.
Step 5. Give each bolt equal amounts of tightening. I think four turns is the agreed on max. Someone will come along and correct me if I'm wrong on that one.
Step 6. Lower the truck and measure to the fenders and check the height and see if they were lifted the same amount.
Step 7. Adjust until even.
Step 8. Check after about a week, to allow for settling.
Step 9. Enjoy the enhanced cornering. If this was too primary in holding your hand through this fairly simple mod. Don't get pissy with me. There are those out there that know nothing. Just trying to cater to everyone.
Hope this helps.
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97 4X4 Flareside
4.6 5-Speed
Superchipped
ASP underdrives
Airaid
Dynamax headers
Borla Cat-back
Clear corners
5% Tint
285/75/16 BFG All terr.
16x8 AR Baha's
Rancho 9000's
Soon to come:
3" Perf. Acc. body lift
w/lift lips
315/75/16 BFG KO's
4000K bulbs
Step 2. Jack the front of the truck up and put jackstands under the frame.
Step 3. Locate the torsion bars, you laugh but some don't know what they are or look like. They are the black around 1" and they start at the A-arm and go back to around the middle of the truck.
Step 4. Get the correct socket to fit the adjusting bolt at the end of the torsion bar, it's the big bolt pointing upwards. These will be found on the cross member in the middle of the truck.
Step 5. Give each bolt equal amounts of tightening. I think four turns is the agreed on max. Someone will come along and correct me if I'm wrong on that one.
Step 6. Lower the truck and measure to the fenders and check the height and see if they were lifted the same amount.
Step 7. Adjust until even.
Step 8. Check after about a week, to allow for settling.
Step 9. Enjoy the enhanced cornering. If this was too primary in holding your hand through this fairly simple mod. Don't get pissy with me. There are those out there that know nothing. Just trying to cater to everyone.
Hope this helps.
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97 4X4 Flareside
4.6 5-Speed
Superchipped
ASP underdrives
Airaid
Dynamax headers
Borla Cat-back
Clear corners
5% Tint
285/75/16 BFG All terr.
16x8 AR Baha's
Rancho 9000's
Soon to come:
3" Perf. Acc. body lift
w/lift lips
315/75/16 BFG KO's
4000K bulbs