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MadDSnarE
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2006
02:00:51
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 Subject: Torsion Bar Adjustment
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I've got a 1993 Dakota, and the Driver's side of the truck sits approximately 1.5" lower than the passenger side. It's only in the front though, so I believe it is a torsion bar problem. Any advice on how to adjust or fix? Also, is it reckless to get a bit of lift by adjusting both sides?
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Kowalski
GenIII
3/09/2006
16:10:30
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There's a bolt at the rear of the bar you can adjust the height with; easier to turn if you take the weight off the front end first. Raised mine close to 2" years ago with no problems.
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MadDSnarE
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2006
16:54:36
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Thanks alot!!
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2006
08:44:15
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You must do a wheel alignment after any such adjustment. The camber will be way off, affecting your cornering and wearing your tires prematurely.
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mccamp
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2006
09:29:06
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It is recommended to get an alignment, but not required...it depends on how high you crank it up, and how much camber your truck started with. I actually had a 94 dakota a few years ago that I took to my local 4wd shop and had them crank for $20, they said they could align it for $60 more but when they tested the camber it was right on, so they didnt bother. I also had a tahoe that I torsioned up. I put 20K miles on it that way and had no excessive tire wear and no pull on the steering wheel.
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