Bad torsion bars?
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Bad torsion bars?
The other day I tried to adjust my torsion bars hoping to even my front end out (it leans about 1 inch on the driver side and rubs severely at full lock).Both of the adjuster bolts seemed to be at the same height.When I went to tighten it the nut turned,no surprise there.My question is will new bolts fix this?Or do I need new torsion bars?I really don't want to spend too much money on new torsion bars because I plan on doing a sas in the future.I drove for a while with a broken shock on the drivers side so thats probably what caused it.Is there anything else I can do to get that side raised up an inch w/out buying new torsion bars?
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It is possible that there just isnt enough resistance on the spring to keep the nut spinning?? Soak it in blaster overnight, then put a wrench on it, and pray. I broke one on my 95 trying to get my 92's bars into it. The bolt/nut combo isnt expensive if it breaks.
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I soaked it twice,but my crappy adjustable wrench didn't hold to well so I need to get a wrench to fit it.It is a 22mm isn't it? Everytime I work on this truck I have to buy a new metric tool.It seems everything is bigger than 19mm.
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Originally Posted by 4x4nala
I usually cheat and use the closed standard size....
That being said, 2 wrenches/sockets should be your key.
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Originally Posted by celica
As stupid as this sounds - You have the front off the ground while doing this right?
Good point, as simple as it sounds, I have known lots of people to adjust them with it on the ground...It can be done but isn't easy....
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Originally Posted by 4x4nala
Just go own a chevy for a few repairs and you will own every thing standard/metric talk about not making sence....
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