Another thing to look at before you do this, aside from a level
surface. Make sure your tires are inflated to the same pressure. Else
the truck itself won't be level.
Walter Felix wrote:
>
> 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
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>
> ----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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