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08-23-2012, 10:37 PM
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If I crank my bars with an empty gas tank, and then fill up my tank with gas after the lift, will my truck be sagging on the drivers side? I have a 2001 xlt off road edition...
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08-23-2012, 11:50 PM
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Re: How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
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If I crank my bars with an empty gas tank, and then fill up my tank with gas after the lift, will my truck be sagging on the drivers side? I have a 2001 xlt off road edition...
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every ranger leans to the left "ranger lean"
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08-25-2012, 08:57 AM
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I started to round the head of my torsion bar adjustment bolt. Can you just take them right out? Or do you new the tool that squeezes the bar to relive pressure?
I guess what I'm saying is, if I remove the torsion bar adjustment bolt, can I just put another one in with out any hassle?
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09-11-2012, 05:11 PM
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i want to crank my t bar but today this guy told me that if i do i would have to get someting like offset camber bushings i think and he told me that it would be like $40 for each side. is he right? i have a 1999 4x4 with 3"bl and 31inch tires
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09-11-2012, 05:20 PM
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No you just need an alignment.
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09-11-2012, 06:05 PM
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thats the thing he does alignments but thanks
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09-11-2012, 08:13 PM
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Re: How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
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Originally Posted by tspeed161
I started to round the head of my torsion bar adjustment bolt. Can you just take them right out? Or do you new the tool that squeezes the bar to relive pressure?
I guess what I'm saying is, if I remove the torsion bar adjustment bolt, can I just put another one in with out any hassle?
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I don't know how much pressure are put on the bars, but I wold recommend getting a torsion bar unloading tool.
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09-11-2012, 08:14 PM
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Re: How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
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i want to crank my t bar but today this guy told me that if i do i would have to get someting like offset camber bushings i think and he told me that it would be like $40 for each side. is he right? i have a 1999 4x4 with 3"bl and 31inch tires
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i needed a camber kit after doing mine but i waited 6 months to get an alignment lol
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12-19-2012, 05:57 PM
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Re: How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
can I tighten the torsion bars without lifting the front of the truck off the ground
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12-19-2012, 05:57 PM
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can I tighten the torsion bars without lifting the front of the truck off the ground
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12-19-2012, 07:29 PM
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Re: How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
A lot of people are partially stripping their adjustment bolts (especially the passenger side.) This should make things easier:
A few tips:
1) Use high quality tools: 1/2" SAE 6-point socket (preferrably in the 1/2" drive size.)
2) Try backing the bolts off 1/2 a turn & cleaning them with "PB Blaster." Tighten one full turn then repeat.
Solutions to stripped bolts:
1) Use an impact driver to remove, buy a new bolt, and reinstall.
2) Weld a piece of steel to the head that will allow you leverage.
3) Take it to Ford and let them mess with it.
Last edited by phixion az; 12-20-2012 at 06:59 PM.
Reason: simplified.
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12-19-2012, 09:51 PM
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Is it safe to put the jack stands right there on that cross member? I tried jacking it up right there and the metal was making a lot of noises, I could of sworn I saw it bending...
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12-20-2012, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by phixion az
A lot of people are partially stripping their adjustment bolts (especially the passenger side.) This mod is incredibly simple but you will probably need some quality tools. I noticed a few things:
1) A 1/2" SAE socket seems to fit tighter on my truck than a 13mm Metric socket.
2) A 6 point socket has more surface contact than a 12 point, it might grip bolts better.
3) Use 3/8 or 1/2 inch sockets. I was using the smaller 1/4 sockets. 2 sheared tools later I borrowed a 3/8 set.
Solutions to stripped bolts:
1) Use an impact driver to remove, buy a new bolt, and reinstall.
2) Weld a piece of steel to the head that will allow you leverage.
3) Take it to Ford and let them mess with it.
Anyone have any more experience/solutions to this problem? I bench 185lbs and I struggle to move the passenger side bolt any further!
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Can you just take the bolt out? Or do you need the unloading tool?
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12-20-2012, 06:49 PM
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Re: How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
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Originally Posted by 02RangerFX4
Is it safe to put the jack stands right there on that cross member? I tried jacking it up right there and the metal was making a lot of noises, I could of sworn I saw it bending...
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@tspeed161 you could remove the bolt if it was totally ruined.
I editted my previous post to be more helpful after messing around with the truck today.
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