I messed up...Torsion Bars (25 Viewers)

[thindart1990]

I changed my LCAs and removed the torsion bars without much marking. How can I get them back in with the proper load/adjustments? I have ironman springs in the rear, and removed AHC. I can't get them set in the torsion bar mount. Any recommendations highly appreciated.

 

[excessive]

The OEM Torsion bars have index marks on both ends, that should only fit one way into the mounts.

 

[Jack90210]

The OEM Torsion bars have index marks on both ends, that should only fit one way into the mounts.

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I didn't know this (I'm about to receive my upgraded AHC torsion bars), good to know.

Learnin' someting every day over here

 

[thindart1990]

The OEM Torsion bars have index marks on both ends, that should only fit one way into the mounts.

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Will I be able to find the master spline locations with the rears seated? or will I need to remove the torsion bar completely to get the locations correct?

 

[thindart1990]

Welp got them in and the drivers side front is about 0.75” lower than the passenger side. Any help is appreciated.

 

[whitec13]

If you haven’t maxed out your bolt depth on threads, just crank the drivers side for compensation of the 3/4”

 

[Mike NXP]

Welp got them in and the drivers side front is about 0.75” lower than the passenger side. Any help is appreciated.

I'm no expert here but I also think ,as mentioned above me, you just need to adjust them now...

What is your measurement anyway? Are you measuring from center hub to fender lip ?

Check out the number 4 section on the post in the thread below for some details

Thread 'For those with torsion bar questions'

Jun 14, 2011

Torsion bars 101

FOR NON AHC VEHICLES

First some terms so the search function picks this up:
- help with torsion bars
- how to adjust torsion bars
- reindex torsion bars

This all went in Amy's thread but I thought those who weren't subscribes may like to see it.

Ok lets try get to the bottom off all of this for new readers and to try and clear some things up for old readers. Its been discussed a thousand times so here is my take on torsion bars.

To start off with I would like to say that if you sit and read through every thread on this site on...

• Gunney
• Replies: 257
• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

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Thread 'Torsion bar adjustment procedure.'

Sep 12, 2019

HI, been around the forums and i may have faltered in the Tb adjustment procedure. What is the difference/effect between adjusting the TB's wheels up and wheels on the ground? thanks

2003 LC 100 with AHC

• landdriver
• Replies: 22
• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

 

[3_puppies]

If you haven’t maxed out your bolt depth on threads, just crank the drivers side for compensation of the 3/4”

with the front end in the air, no weight on it to adjust

 

[thindart1990]

Thanks everyone! I’m measuring from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender. It’s lifted with Ironman springs and Iron man TOY050 bars. I believe I got the teeth lined up on each mount properly but wondering if that might be part of the issue.

Sounds like the 30mm bolt just needs to be driven in a little more. Will do this tomorrow. Thanks everyone! Will post with updates for future torsion bar DIY’ers.