Torsion bars

#1 by ebony266 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:41 am

Gona give these a tweek at the weekend
what is a sensible amount to raise them by ?



 
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RE: Torsion bars

#2 by Greigboy , Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:56 am

I lifted mine an inch and a half, you could probably go up to two inches some have lifted more but I've heard going too much can cause damage to the CV joints and you could throw the camber way out and start scrubbing tyres




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RE: Torsion bars

#3 by Basil2 ( deleted ) , Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:40 am

if you go too far the ride gets real bouncy, leave at least 5mm between the bump stops

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RE: Torsion bars

#4 by ebony266 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:18 am

THANKS guys !!



 
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#5 by treeboa , Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:49 am

dont forget your headlight aim will also be higher mate


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RE: Torsion bars

#6 by ebony266 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:35 pm

oh yeah ...........just blind em with the roof top spots as well !!!



 
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RE: Torsion bars

#7 by robl200 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:54 pm

I overdid it when I first raised my t bars. Ride was really bouncy and inner cv boots tore up. Easy enough to sort eventually.


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RE: Torsion bars

#8 by ebony266 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:02 pm

gona go for about 2" or 5mm at the bump stops re-basil
dont want this mod to cause me further probs ??



 
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#9 by robl200 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:05 pm

I aimed for around 50mm when I did mine to match rear springs. Wound down about 10 mm and much better.


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RE: Torsion bars

#10 by ebony266 , Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:27 pm

thanks rob will go for around 40mm then



 
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RE: Torsion bars

#11 by forester , Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:14 am

I went for about an inch and a bit tried the 2" to fit some bigger tyres but made me seasick also you reduce the ground clearance on the back as with 2" without lifting any thing else the truck becomes nose up. Also as mentioned you light the tops of trees up beautifully. Without any other mods just lift it till it sits level. Measure centre of wheel to bottom of wheel arch make sure both sides the same then drive it about on some rough ground and remeasure and adjust accordingly.


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RE: Torsion bars

#12 by ebony266 , Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:14 pm

Sorted the torsion bars today +1 3/4 inch leaving a 5 mm gap at the bump stops
done the steer stops leaving 4 mm of thread
thanks to all for the how to's and the advice



 
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