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front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/20/2008 12:48:24 PM    ussva Posts: 25 Joined: 10/4/2007 Status: offline I have a 1996 K2500 4X4 Suburban and wanted to level out the front end (sits low) Do I adjust the torsion bars clockwise to raise it? Thanks Post #: 1

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/20/2008 1:13:03 PM    EuroGoldLS Posts: 2105 Joined: 7/12/2007 From: Princeton, NC, USA Status: offline Tightening the keys (clockwise) raises the torsion bars. It'll take a 18mm wrench/socket Be wary of t-bar lifts. If you lift it too high, you can damage the CV boots and put extra wear on the CV joints over time. Also a t-bar lift will typically dramatically decrease the ride quality. _____________________________ PM me for a custom sig or avatar! Please do not PM me about forum problems! (in reply to ussva) Post #: 2

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/20/2008 1:16:44 PM    ussva Posts: 25 Joined: 10/4/2007 Status: offline The keys are located at the rear of the torsion bar? (in reply to EuroGoldLS) Post #: 3

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/20/2008 1:38:16 PM    EuroGoldLS Posts: 2105 Joined: 7/12/2007 From: Princeton, NC, USA Status: offline The 'keys' (bolts) are located on the crossmemeber on the middle of the frame. Sorry for the crappy pic, but here is what I'm talking about. Pic is from the drivers side.   _____________________________ PM me for a custom sig or avatar! Please do not PM me about forum problems! (in reply to ussva) Post #: 4

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/20/2008 2:13:39 PM    ussva Posts: 25 Joined: 10/4/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the info! The Haynes repair manual wasn't clear enough about the adjustment of the torsion bars. (in reply to EuroGoldLS) Post #: 5

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/20/2008 2:24:39 PM    EuroGoldLS Posts: 2105 Joined: 7/12/2007 From: Princeton, NC, USA Status: offline You are welcome! Thats the underside of our 1999 1500 burb. _____________________________ PM me for a custom sig or avatar! Please do not PM me about forum problems! (in reply to ussva) Post #: 6

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/22/2008 4:27:04 PM    ussva Posts: 25 Joined: 10/4/2007 Status: offline Adjusted torsion keys 6 turns and it has pretty well leveled out the SUB. Sittin' pretty now! Thanks for the info EuroGoldLS! The prior owner must have done a lot of trailer pulling. The bolts were hanging down from the cross members almost an inch! It was ready for Talladega! (in reply to EuroGoldLS) Post #: 7

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 5/22/2008 7:09:54 PM    EuroGoldLS Posts: 2105 Joined: 7/12/2007 From: Princeton, NC, USA Status: offline You sir, are welcome! The t-bar keys in the pic above are adjusted a pretty good little bit _____________________________ PM me for a custom sig or avatar! Please do not PM me about forum problems! (in reply to ussva) Post #: 8

RE: front end raising, torsion bars clockwise? - 6/2/2008 10:07:53 PM    Outcastz89   Posts: 52 Joined: 10/3/2007 Status: offline I've heard adjusting the T-bars on a 5-10 year old truck is bad cause you can snap the T'bar right in two while you're going down the road.So would I be able to do this on my 92' Silverado or 94' Silverado and be ok?I don't want to torque them way up.I just want to level my truck out a little bit.Think this would be ok? _____________________________ Trucks,mud,and chrome... Dripping Oil Dripping Gas Everywhere Found On Road Dead (in reply to EuroGoldLS) Post #: 9

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