Instructions for Torsion Bar Adjustment
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Instructions for Torsion Bar Adjustment
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Torsion bar lift, front 4x4 only:
tools:
tape measure
1/2 socket wrench
wd40 or pentrating oil
18mm socket
Get under the truck. In about the middle of the doors there is a crossmember. If you look at each side you will see 2 bolts there. That is how you adjust the bars. Lube them up with the oil or wd40.
First check your tire pressure. Make sure each tire has equal pressure in it!!!!
Second, measure the top of the wheel well directly thru the center of the wheel. Do this for both sides and mark the measurements on paper. Also measure the same thing on the rear. Now if one side is lower than the other, you can adjust the lower side. Basically 1 full turn of the adjustment bolts is about 1/2" of lift.
Once you get each side level up front, then crank the bars in 1/2 turns until the front is about 1/2" lower then the rear. After each 1/2 turn, bounce on the front bumper about 2-3 times and measure. Do not exceed 3 turns on the bolts or more than 1 1/4" lift in the front. This will create excessive angles on the CV joints and cause premature wear!!!!
After that, drive the truck and check the measurements again side to side. You should have an alignment done on the truck after this for maximum tire life since
tools:
tape measure
1/2 socket wrench
wd40 or pentrating oil
18mm socket
Get under the truck. In about the middle of the doors there is a crossmember. If you look at each side you will see 2 bolts there. That is how you adjust the bars. Lube them up with the oil or wd40.
First check your tire pressure. Make sure each tire has equal pressure in it!!!!
Second, measure the top of the wheel well directly thru the center of the wheel. Do this for both sides and mark the measurements on paper. Also measure the same thing on the rear. Now if one side is lower than the other, you can adjust the lower side. Basically 1 full turn of the adjustment bolts is about 1/2" of lift.
Once you get each side level up front, then crank the bars in 1/2 turns until the front is about 1/2" lower then the rear. After each 1/2 turn, bounce on the front bumper about 2-3 times and measure. Do not exceed 3 turns on the bolts or more than 1 1/4" lift in the front. This will create excessive angles on the CV joints and cause premature wear!!!!
After that, drive the truck and check the measurements again side to side. You should have an alignment done on the truck after this for maximum tire life since
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