torsion bar replacement
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From: Horseheads NY
Well yes, you have to jack it up first and take the weight off them first. I replaced the keys on my Mountaineer with re-keyed ones to lift it, and didn't need a c-clamp. Just un-screw the bolt all the way and they will be loose by the time you get to the end. Why do you think you need to replace the torsion bars?
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Yea, gotta jack it up.
If the front end feels really soft, or you've noticed sagging, it's time to replace them
Get some #1 bars, my truck came with them, they are the stiffest and most resistant to sagging
If the front end feels really soft, or you've noticed sagging, it's time to replace them
Get some #1 bars, my truck came with them, they are the stiffest and most resistant to sagging
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I tightened mine to level the truck, it's a temporary thing though, even after you tighten them they will sag
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From: Gilbert, PA
Mine are beat.I already have the bolts turned in quite a ways and my 32s rub. I was going to put in the #1 bars for added height and weight capacity because i am putting a plow on the front as well
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#1 bars are the stiffest made for a Ranger, I've seen plows on Rangers, not big ones, but they will handle them
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