A P.O. installed the Volare in my truck so I'm not real familiar with how to adust it. I want to raise the height of my IFS about an inch. I have the front of the truck on jackstands and need to know if I turn the adjusting screws clockwise or counter clockwise to raise the suspension. Also what do you use as a reference to make sure it is level when back on the ground? Thanks for any help. Larry

 

Larry,

1. Jack up the truck
2. Cut out the Volare
3. Install a good old straight axle
4. Kick back and forget about adjustments - there ain't any.

BWAAA HAAA HAAA HAAA ....

Sorry, sorry, I'll take my medicine and go to bed now ...

 

George-

I think you may have already over medicated.

 

I can't remember whcih directions is up and which is down but you won't hurt it if youtry one way, let it down and check it.

Remember, the passenger side adjusting bolt lowers the driver's side and versa visa

GW

 

George, I think you had to much sun, warp your brain.

Nick

 

George, Remeber the Volare Hokey Pokey?

 

what happened to the hall monitor.... this is what happens when they disappear

john

 

you turn the bolt clockwise to tighten the bar,and counterclockwise to loosen..

I haven't adjusted mine for ride level yet.

Sam

 

Larry

Counter-clockwise adjustment = Cool
Watch the angle of the upper control arms. They should remain somewhat level for best performance. Don't sweat it much though. A Volare installed backwards will outperform a stock axle.

Make sure the front wheels are dangling when you adjust, it is gentler on the threads. A 15/16" deepwell socket, 6" extension works well. 1/2 drive tools are what you need. Air tools work too, but a little tough to fine tune with them once the rods are cleaned up. Lube the long threaded adjustment rods if they are dirty. You can't miss them if you are under the truck. Lube from under the hood side as well.

Checking for level is easy. Find some flat concrete, and measure with a tape. Nice to measure from the frame to ground. You'll immediately know if your bumper is tweaked. Don't worry though, some clown who has never built a rod will notice any problems and tell you if your truck is crooked.

George

Am I going to be able to trust you to not pick 'spension fights if I leave for a little while?

 

I found that after an adjustment, bounce the front bumper so it can settle in. Otherwise my measurments were all over the place.

 

George,

Can you share some of that medication?? Pass it around I think it would do a world of good for alot of us

Bobby

 

Thanks guys. I got it done. I was real tired of driving with a 1" tilt to the passenger side. Now I guess I better visit the alignment shop. On to the next project, new bed wood.