If you want to make the truck level, park the truck on what you know is a
level surface. Take a carpenter's level and set it on the doorjamb on the
driver's side of the truck. Crank the driver’s side torsion bar, up or down
until the bubble is level. With a tape measure, measure the distance between
the ground and the driver's side frame rail just behind the front bumper.
Also measure the distance between the upper control arm and the upper bump
stop. Repeat both steps on the passenger's side. The measurements taken on
the passenger’s side of the truck should match what was taken on the
driver’s side. Using the carpenter’s level will make the truck level front
to rear and the measurements will verify it’s level left to right. Be sure
tp have it realigned or your front tires will wear funny. Also note that
cranking up the torsion bars will reduce the service life of ball joints, CV
Axles, etc...
Walt Felix
88½ Dakota Sport 4x4, 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4 and a 67 Barracuda
Coupe 340/4Speed
Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
http://WWW.MoparsinMotion.COM
----Original Message Follows----
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:55:35 -0600
From: "Scott E. Stinson" <onelowdakota@hotmail.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: torsion bars
Ummm, Mike D,
I never thought I'd say this...
Unbolt the retainer, and CRANK THEM UP. Use THE SAME NUMBER OF TURN FOR
BOTH SIDES.
I.E. Make a small mark on the bolt head, or try to count the number of turns
and match them up. Just be sure that you have the vehicle securely locked in
the up right positon, and safely upon Jackstands. I claim NO RESPONSIBILTY
for any accidents from turning the bolts the wrong way, and the truck
smashing your head into pulp. Use your brain, and you can get it done
safely. BE SURE TO HAVE IT REALIGNED.
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