94 torsion bar adjustments - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TonyZ · 09-15-2001, 07:42 PM

Can the front height of the truck be adjusted by the torsion bars? If so can someone send me a link to a descrption of how to do it,or explain. Thanks Tony

**68SWB4x4** · 09-16-2001, 01:06 AM

there are bolts underneat that you tighten which raises the front of truck up to 1 1/2" i think.... it will put more stress on your suspensien it will ride like crap and wear out faster though

------------------
My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

Z16 · 09-17-2001, 12:28 AM

The torsions are used as part of the alignment process for leveling the truck. As you raise a truck you effectively increase the spring rate, creating a stiffer ride, and if you lower the the truck you decrease the spring rate giving a softer and somewhat bouncier ride. This is not an optimal way to change the suspension height, but will work for small adjustments of up to 2". If you want to go up, you are best to use a lift kit, or if you want to go down, use Bell Tech's lowering keys, then use the torsions for minor adjustments to get the truck as level as you want. To adjust, find the bolts located at the rear of the torsion bars, on either side of the transmission, and simply turn them a little at a time in the direction you want to go until you reach desired height. Be forwarned, adjusting one side will have a height effect to the other side.

------------------
98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro lenses, billet grille, cat-back exhaust. Airbags, 18's, and engine mods in the spring. Looking for the right 71-72 GMC short/fleet

TonyZ · 09-17-2001, 12:07 PM

Thanks guys, It's a leveling adjustment I am looking for, not a lift. This should help me out. Tony Z

09-15-2001, 07:42 PM	#1
TonyZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 2	94 torsion bar adjustments Can the front height of the truck be adjusted by the torsion bars? If so can someone send me a link to a descrption of how to do it,or explain. Thanks Tony

09-16-2001, 01:06 AM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	there are bolts underneat that you tighten which raises the front of truck up to 1 1/2" i think.... it will put more stress on your suspensien it will ride like crap and wear out faster though ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

09-17-2001, 12:28 AM	#3
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,509	The torsions are used as part of the alignment process for leveling the truck. As you raise a truck you effectively increase the spring rate, creating a stiffer ride, and if you lower the the truck you decrease the spring rate giving a softer and somewhat bouncier ride. This is not an optimal way to change the suspension height, but will work for small adjustments of up to 2". If you want to go up, you are best to use a lift kit, or if you want to go down, use Bell Tech's lowering keys, then use the torsions for minor adjustments to get the truck as level as you want. To adjust, find the bolts located at the rear of the torsion bars, on either side of the transmission, and simply turn them a little at a time in the direction you want to go until you reach desired height. Be forwarned, adjusting one side will have a height effect to the other side. ------------------ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro lenses, billet grille, cat-back exhaust. Airbags, 18's, and engine mods in the spring. Looking for the right 71-72 GMC short/fleet __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

09-17-2001, 12:07 PM	#4
TonyZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 2	Thanks guys, It's a leveling adjustment I am looking for, not a lift. This should help me out. Tony Z



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.