How do you adjust rear torsion bars?
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. Turning it counterclockwise will lower the available spring rate and cause the car to sit lower.
How do you preload torsion bars?
Use a pry bar on the left rear torsion arm to slide the torsion bar and arm out enough to slide torsion stop into place. Make sure the stop is rotated as close to the adjustment pad as possible. 5- Adjust the stop bolts until they just touch the adjustment pad and you feel a slight amount of tension starting.
Do VW torsion bars wear out?
Torsion bars are long metal springs that are used in low-cost car suspension. Torsion bar suspension is used because it is cheap and durable, but it can still go bad. Most often torsion bars are damaged through impacts on the undercarriage or through rust.
What is the difference between VW IRS and swing axle?
These trailing arms are what the IRS designation actually refers to, the axles and the suspenion are independent unlike the earlier Swing Axle suspension. IRS suspensions have more articulation which allows the tires to remain more flat through the suspension movement (less camber change).
Can you adjust torsion bars on the ground?
You can lower it if you like when it is on the ground. There is more pressure on the adjuster bolts, the higher up the control arms are, but it doesn’t really make a difference to lower.
Is it safe to adjust torsion bars?
The torsion bar adjusters control only the angle of the lower control arm, and do nothing to the bar itself. As far as lowering a car using the torsion bar adjusters, there’s no problem with this at all, especially if you’re only looking for about 1″.
Are torsion bars good for off road?
For mall crawling and mild off road fun a torsion bar lift will be great, low cost (relatively), good looks and easy. For more serious off road use a custom coil-over setup will be better but it will cost more as well…
What torsion bars do?
So what are torsion bars? Basically they’re straight steel bars that work like coil springs but twist for damping rather than compressing as coils do. The bars can be found in the front suspensions of IFS vehicles. They are the main load-bearing spring on some vehicles and also used to adjust ride height.
What kind of torsion bar does a VW use?
VW autos commonly use one of three different rear torsion bar lenghths. The longer and the thinker the diameter of a torsion bar, the softer the ride. The shorter and the thicker the diameter of a torsion bar, the firmer the ride.
How can I change the height of my torsion bar?
To change your ride height, you can mark your torsion bar and spring plate, make incremental adjustments until you your suspension angle seems correct (use a level protractor), duplicate that on the opposite side and take your VW for a test ride.
What do you need for rear suspension in a VW?
These Rear Torsion Housings are one of the main components of your chassis. These are precision jig fabricated to ensure straightness. High quality components are used throughout and are included. Our 5519-12 helps the installation. This kit includes all the pieces you need to install a Torsion Housing into your chassis.
Which is better adjustable spring plates or adjustable torsion bar?
Adjustable spring plates are much simpler to install and a snap to adjust, but add a small amount to the total amount of unsprung weight. Both allow you to fine tune you suspension for different terrain or more commonly – for a different street look. VW autos commonly use one of three different rear torsion bar lenghths.