Can torsion bars be adjusted?
Adjust the torsion bar. Turning the adjustment bolt clockwise will tighten it, raising the amount of load that can be placed on the bar. This will raise the vehicle when it is taken off the jack stand. If they are not, then more adjustment will be necessary to the torsion bar adjustment bolts.
Are torsion bar lifts bad for your truck?
Our favorite feature of torsion bars is that they are super-simple to adjust for ride height. The downside is that there isn’t that much adjustment available in stock guise and when the torsion bars are set to maximum height, the truck’s ride tends to turn horribly harsh.
How do you release torsion bar tension?
It is recommended to lift the front end to reduce stress on the threads as you turn the adjuster bolt. I always spray some penetrating fluid on the bolt to help with the years of crud and rust. Then counterclockwise relieves the tension on the bar.
How far can you tighten torsion bars?
You can go as high as long as you maintain at least 5/8’s of a inch between the UCA and frame stop and that also includes needing to fix the OE shock due to being to short. Either a lower mount or longer shock.
Do torsion bars get weak?
If one corner seems to sag excessively, then that torsion bar has gone bad. Any metal object can succumb to metal fatigue over time, especially if under constant, heavy loads. Pay special attention when driving over speed bumps.
Why you shouldn’t level your truck?
Your truck’s suspension could wear out faster. The added stress from the modification could make them wear out at a faster rate compared to the usual wear-and-tear that they’d experience. You will also create additional wear on your ball joints in any truck after adjusting the front suspension.
Do you need a torsion bar unloading tool?
No you do not need a torsion bar tool. First place the truck on stands securely. The safest way to accomplish this is to remove the tire, take a floor jack and place it on the lower control arm to where it raises the control arm up about half inch or so, jus enough so that all of the suspension pressure is on the jack.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota torsion bar?
You should replace the nut and bolt as a set for about $6 at any Toyota dealer. You can put a wrench on the main nut while turning the bolt head but if it is hard to turn the bolt head it’s time to replace the main nut and bolt. Do the same adjustment to the other side of the truck.
Where are the torsion bar adjuster bolts located?
The torsion bar adjuster bolts are located under the truck near the frame rails about 10″ back from the transfer-case cross member. Spray the bolt threads with WD-40 or similar. If you have a ’86-’88 you may have a lock nut that must be removed before adjusting your bars.
Why do I need to adjust the torsion bar on my truck?
The higher you lift by adjusting the bars the greater the angle in the CV and tulip joints on the front axle shafts especially on trucks equipped with ADD. Trucks that came from the factory with manual hubs can reduce wear to the front drive shaft by unlocking the hubs when not using 4WD.
Can a torsion bar be replaced on a 4Runner?
For 4Runners with coil rear suspension You can replace the rear springs with units that are about 1.5″ – 2″ longer and make a perfect compliment to heavy duty torsions bars.