Leveling the truck

**Legacy** · 03-12-2008 08:41 AM

Since i have a 4x4 z71 i can just turn the torsion keys on my truck and get about an inch out of it. Only problem is i dont know where they are or how to turn them. Any help would be appreciated

**Blackss2006** · 03-12-2008 09:01 AM

yep, sure can, i lowered a friend's blazer 3inches in the front by just turning the torsion bars down!

**txarkitekt** · 03-12-2008 12:49 PM

Cranking the torsion bars is kinda easy... To do so, climb under the truck to the crossmember for the torsion bars located a couple feet behind the front axle. There are two large bolts (one on each side) at the ends of the torsion bars running back to the frame. I think the bolts are 19mm... Turn each bolt clockwise (tighten). Make sure that you turn each side the same amount!

Start out with about 3 full turns, turning each side the exact same amount of turns. Then go drive the truck around the block a few times, hitting a few bumps to allow the suspension to 'settle'. Then go from there--if you need it taller, turn the 19mm bolt a few more times equally on each side until the desired ride height is obtained... But be careful to not go too high!!!

If you crank them up a lot, expect quicker wear of ball joints and cv joints (because they are at a steeper angle than stock). Also, the truck will ride rough because the suspension will not have very much droop left so you will feel the suspension slam down to the limit of its travel, but it wont hurt the truck.

**Sambo** · 03-14-2008 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by txarkitekt

Cranking the torsion bars is kinda easy... To do so, climb under the truck to the crossmember for the torsion bars located a couple feet behind the front axle. There are two large bolts (one on each side) at the ends of the torsion bars running back to the frame. I think the bolts are 19mm... Turn each bolt clockwise (tighten). Make sure that you turn each side the same amount!

Start out with about 3 full turns, turning each side the exact same amount of turns. Then go drive the truck around the block a few times, hitting a few bumps to allow the suspension to 'settle'. Then go from there--if you need it taller, turn the 19mm bolt a few more times equally on each side until the desired ride height is obtained... But be careful to not go too high!!!

If you crank them up a lot, expect quicker wear of ball joints and cv joints (because they are at a steeper angle than stock). Also, the truck will ride rough because the suspension will not have very much droop left so you will feel the suspension slam down to the limit of its travel, but it wont hurt the truck.

Yeah that and your 4wd launch's will be harder to do. I know mine can be down right scary. I need to crank mine down when I get back.

**Legacy** · 03-13-2008 07:03 AM

Ok i found the torsion bar and the two bolts in the torsion bar that are 19mm, now i just hand tighten them? do i gotta jack up my truck or no

**jake_03** · 03-13-2008 10:31 PM

it helps to jack up front, that way u arent trying lift the weight of the truck too!

**Legacy** · 03-13-2008 11:05 PM

i was just making sure lol, but i did it today and i leveled my front, raised it about 1.5"

**zeake** · 03-13-2008 11:59 PM

Now get an alignment.

**ChevyLee** · 03-14-2008 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by zeake

Now get an alignment.

bingo the one thing ppl left out..

**txarkitekt** · 03-17-2008 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by ChevyLee

bingo the one thing ppl left out..

Yeah, well it was assumed that you should know that you need to get an alignment after cranking torsions... But we all know what assuming does for ya... It makes an ASS out of Ricky...

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