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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2005
16:23:45
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hi guys, i have a 93 dakota 4x4 cc with the v-6, i would like to get it a little higher off the ground without buying the full front end kit. i know you can increase the torsion on the bars in the front to add a bit of lift, but does that make your tires toe in or am i just thinking wrong, to me it seems like that would make the tires toe in and wear the edge of my tire?
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JT
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2/03/2005
16:43:39
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Cranked the torsion bars up on my 92 when I put on 31x10.50 to reduce the rubbing. Had the alignment checked and it hadn't been affected much. No adjustment was done and after 6,000 miles I don't notice any adverse tire wear.
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Dwight
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2005
16:47:10
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Got a 04 4wd dakota a few months ago. I want to stiffen the front suspension a bit. Would someone explain to me the step by step procedure to crank the torsion bars a bit. I am willing to scarifice a cushy ride for a bit less sway. Thanks
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Dan
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2005
17:12:24
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dwight, it is a little bit more expensive, but I took my Dak into the local 4x4 shop and had them adjust the torsion bars. then I had them align it. It was nice bacause they made sure the adjustment was even on both sides. either way you should have the front end aligned after. If you want to do it yourself, then find a peice of level ground, preferrably cement or asphault. Then bounce the front end of the truck to make sure it is right where it would normally sit. Now measure the height of something stable, like part of the frame, you should measure both sides of the truck, this will tell you if the truck is level now. Now jack up the front end of the truck so the wheel are completely off the ground. You then go underneath and follow the torsion bars back and you will find a "torsion bar key" with a bolt through it. You have to tighten the bolt, to raise the truck. Turn both bolts (for each torsion bar) the same amount. Then you have to drop the truck, bounce it again and measure. Did you get enough lift? If you did then make sure the truck is sitting level. If you did not get enough lift or it is not level, then raise the front end again and keep going. You will need a GOOD breaker bar and some wd-40 helps. After that go and get it aligned.
Dan
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Dwight
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2005
17:27:01
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Just looked under the truck, the torsion bar is attached to a brace or bar (the key?), and at the opposing end is a threaded bolt. Is this the bolt I turn (clockwise?) to stiffen the suspension? Is there anything I need to loosen prior to turning the bolt? Not really looking to raise the front so much, rather, just stiffen the front suspension. Thanks a bunch.
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Dan
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2/19/2005
23:23:52
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The bolt in the "key" is the one towards the rear of the truck, the other end is inserted into your front suspension. Tightening the bolt will increase the torsion on the bar. It will end up raising the front end, and will stiffen it up a little. And there is nothing else you have to loosen to adjust it. If you are really looking for more performance then the best thing will be to go to a stiffer shock. Another way to help will be to go to a stronger rear sway bar, that will help the truck when going around curves.
Dan
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tlc361
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3/12/2005
00:28:39
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Check out Walt's page. I used his instructions and it worked fine.
http://www.walt-n-ingrid.com/
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