Removing torsion bars?

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by josealex1636, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. burnzya

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    it's on the backside of the arms. that bolt has a weird looking head that the torsion key goes over. the torsion bar slides into the key and is splined. you'd have to remove the torsion bar from the key (it slides out) and turn it in the appropriate direction.
     
  2. Predracer

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    Once I got so low that they weren't doing anything anymore I pulled mine off. No issues so far.

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    Cool so you took yours off? How does it handle? Because they say its bad
     
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    Handles no different... It's a little bouncy though.
     
  5. TRUCK ACTION

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    Torsion bars are = to springs
    With out some type of suspension,springs ,bags,coil overs, you will have no control. Same goes for running no shocks!
    It is not safe for you or others on the road with you!
    If you should have a accident & injure or kill someone,you'll find yourself with a big bad problem!:(
     
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    Ive drove mine for years wore down the steering components but cherry sits an inch off the ground and will be throwing 195/45/15 on so moar low! Muahaha
     
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    Ahshiet Haha were do you live? Because in cali we have way to much cars on the freeway and chances are if I were to take mine off ill end up crashing
     
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    I live on a rock in the middle or the pacific ocean called Maui where we don't have freeways and top posted speed is 55mph but it's proven that the truck is not no cadillac but that's ok cause I don't want a smooth riding truck I have a Tacoma 4x4 with coilovers and some mods that's my daily now an I rather drive my yellow truck over my Tacoma it has no life too it no character I dont need a 80 toyota with all the bells and whistles just something to Cruz in and have fun.
     
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    Yeah thats koo bro
     
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    I'll 2nd the motion with "Truck Action." ^^^^^
     
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    I wasn't trying to rain on anyone's parade. Just be safe and do your research before doing anything was all I was trying to say.
     
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    Guess it all depends on how you drive. Mine is my creep around town truck. Never sees more than 45 lol
     
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    Predracer haha yeah man I go all out sumtimes plus my truck only has 4 speeds so I only go about 90 mph at the most
     
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    This one will only do around 95ish... but that's not what i'm building it for. Literally just trying to be as low and flush as I can. You definitely need to base your suspension mods around your driving.
     
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    Yeah because I hate when people tailgate me and stuff I guess thats how we drive in cali
     
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    You need one of these:

    THE CLOSER YOU GET THE SLOWER I'LL GO FUNNY VINYL STICKER DECAL 5228 | eBay

    I have one on the back of my truck and the funny thing is, it actually seems to work. It like some unconscious thing with people. They read the sticker and most seem to back off a little bit. Of course, nothing works for the total jerks, but it seems to help some with the others.
     
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    Same here my truck has a 5spd and will do 100mph but that is not with how I running my truck now I'm not that stupid
     
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    Thread now has reached EPIC FAIL. *Unsubscribed* I tried to help...
     

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