Torsion Bar Adjuster?
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Torsion Bar Adjuster?
I think that's what it is. It's a small bolt that apparently adjust the ride height or tension on the torsion bars. Are both bolts supposed to be at the same setting? Because the one on the driver side is tightened all the way down...and that happens to be the side that my front tire is wearing on the inside. Anyone with experience on this?
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My Ford dealer told me that they tighten the drivers side torsion bar a bit more then the passenger side torsion bar to compensate for when the driver is the sole occupant of the vehicle.
I guess that kind of makes sense. There will always be a driver, there might not always be a passenger.
My truck is set up the same way and I have no complaints. However, this sounds like an allignment problem. An allignment is definately recommended anytime you adjust the torsion bars.
Good Luck, hope it helps
I guess that kind of makes sense. There will always be a driver, there might not always be a passenger.
My truck is set up the same way and I have no complaints. However, this sounds like an allignment problem. An allignment is definately recommended anytime you adjust the torsion bars.
Good Luck, hope it helps
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Can you adjust ride height just by torsion bars?? Is it safe and how much can you get out of it, and still keep it reliable? I wanted to get a slight lift about two inches nothing crazy, and I don't know if I want to go with a three inch lift.
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Safely 1.5"-2" out of it. You will probably won't to get an alignment after doing it. The ride will be a little stiffer, but I liked that more. No ill effects yet, but i've only had them cranked up for about 1500 miles.
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Had the alignment done already about 3 months ago. Both steering arms were shot so those were replaced. I can't yet tell if the tire is still wearing on the inside or not.
