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BlueTwister
GenIII
 
1/24/2002
14:54:01
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This might sound dumb but where the hell are they located.I've looked everywhere and can't found anything that's adjustable.Please help!!;-)
1999 RC 4X4 5.2L MasterCraft Coursers MT 32x11.50s
SpeedGlo Dash Kit SS Grille Inserts
15x8 Optima Alloys and Pioneer Sound System
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DakotaEnthusiast
1/24/2002
14:59:20
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If I knew what one was I could help you. Guess that makes two duh's!!
~JOE~
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4wDakota
GenIII
1/24/2002
16:45:37
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Look at your lower a-arm, their should be a bar coming back to about the center of the cab (front to back) It will have a hex on the end which is inserted into the adjuster. Tighten the bolt on the adjuster and you're set
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
1/24/2002
16:47:24
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If you look underneath the front seats between the frame rails you will see a bolt on each side with the heads facing towards the ground, that is the adjuster for tbar tension. The tbars connect from the adjusters into lower a frames of front suspension, they are probably about 4-5 ft long, without looking. Turning the adjuster bolt clockwise places more tension on tbars and raises front end.
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5" block lift, 33x11.50-16's, Superlift Truspeed Recalibrator
Powerslot Rotors, Ceramic Brake Pads
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4wDakota
GenIII
1/24/2002
17:00:01
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Whoo that was close, just barely got it before Bob. : )
What's my prize?
BTW if you go to gorancho.com and go to support and installation instructions you can view an adobe file that has some sketches
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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RESQready
GenIII
1/24/2002
17:50:01
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I have a few pics of the torsion bars on my website if that helps.
Torsion Bar Pics
Just click on the thumbnail for some larger images.
Derek Jensen
2000 QC 4x4
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BlueTwister
GenIII
1/24/2002
18:36:49
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Hey thinks guys for the reply's going out know to see what I can do.Thanks again!!;-)
1999 RC 4X4 5.2L MasterCraft Coursers MT 32x11.50s
SpeedGlo Dash Kit SS Grille Inserts
15x8 Optima Alloys and Pioneer Sound System
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BlueTwister
GenIII
1/24/2002
19:19:00
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Well success I guess!What is the max you should go??I cranked mine about 3/4" to 1" on both sides but the left side is about 2/8 to 3/8" higher than the right.The right side would not crank any farther or it might have been sezed a bit.Would this cause a problem or not????Thnaks!!!
1999 RC 4X4 5.2L MasterCraft Coursers MT 32x11.50s
SpeedGlo Dash Kit SS Grille Inserts
15x8 Optima Alloys and Pioneer Sound System
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DakotaEnthusiast
1/24/2002
21:43:04
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ah ha no more duh! for me I know what a torsion bar is now :-P
~JOE~
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
1/24/2002
23:47:27
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I have mine at about 90% on driver side and 80% on pass side with truck 100% level via tape measure and carpenters level:) If you can still see threads on the bolt and it won't turn anymore, then it may be seized and you'll need to back it out some and spray some penetrant on it so you can level the truck out. If the bolt is bottomed out, you really should lower the right side so the truck is level otherwise it will handle and ride like crap with nearly a 1/2" difference between each side. You may want to have someone check the alignment after too. I have seen some posts where it was needed, although, I cranked up almost 2 inches of lift from factory form and the alignment could not have been any closer to perfect after, so it didn't effect mine a bit. I haven't been able to verify if anyone else experienced the same thing, if so let me know. The easiest way is to ask for the before and after printout from the alignment machine so you can see how much it was off and how closely they were able to return it to spec. NOW go down to the local 4x4 shop and get a $40 set of 1" lift blocks with $20 lengthened U-bolts and level the truck out if the front is higher!!!! Hell, even if it is close, still do it, it is cheap, easy and works well. That may be able to hold you over till you get the scratch for a body lift that you have been wanting:)
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5" block lift, 33x11.50-16's, Superlift Truspeed Recalibrator
Powerslot Rotors, Ceramic Brake Pads
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