Uneven torsions

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by Yesterday, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. Yesterday

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    K I been messing with this for A few days. I have my torsion bolts equally cranked as far as threads. The ride height is way off. After leveling the ride height, the bolts are way off.
    This is about a 4in drop including my bj flip. I always settle my shocks after messing with anything.
    With a perfectly even ride height my torsion adjustment bolts are off by .5in

    The only thing I can think of is wait til my new wheels/tires come in and try again with brand new tires on both sides. Theyre pretty evenly worn right now with same psi.

    Shouldnt even torsion = even ride height?
     
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    I have an intake/battery swap but I dont see it being the cause of a half inch discrepancy
     
  3. KYNgsx

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    The bolts aren't always even; just make sure the truck sits level and don't worry about it.
     
  4. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Yea just make sure the height is level. Dont worry too much about the bolt threads. Its actually hard to get it dead even
     
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    ahh good to know thx guys, eased a lot of headache
     
  6. planemos

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    It may take a bit for them to settle after you adjust them. You have to bounce your truck some to get them settled.
     
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    I like driving thru my alley and around the block to settle torsions
     
  8. dyrti

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    dude in my club (porktaco99 on customtacos.com) calls it the "taco lean"
     
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    sometimes the body mounts are worn differently and the truck will sag to a side that they are worn on.
     
  10. IronNam

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    lol just driving around for a tiny bit would help it get into place.
     
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    Well its leaning because your fatt but is sitting on the driverside and no chick on the passenger side to even it out. HAHAHA JK Yea they take time to settle in. Plus Toy_Spd has a point about the worn mounts to. Just get her to sit level from both side and call it a day.
     

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