Time/risk to adjusting torsion bars

[cctl88]

Well, I got the techstream ODB2 reader and software via amazon. Then I lost about 10 hours over the last week trying to convince it to play nice with my computer. I tried every hack I could find and have done everything but format or setup a virtual machine. Sick of that fight, I decided to crank up the tb adjustment bolts today, 3 turns.

So far so good : somewhat improved ride. Hub to fender measurements are better by 1/2" all around, higher in front and lower in back.

I will get a pressure reading Monday or Tuesday with a buddy's reader.

While under the truck, I noticed my adjustment bolts don't have the same kind of offset measurement shown in the FSM. this spec shows the bolt head the be several mm subflysh. Mine are several proud from the framework. Turning the bolt helped a bit. Pic show before 3 turns CW. Should I be worried about this?

@ylexot Revival. Just did my TB turns. and noticed the same thing about the bolts. Passenger side bolt sits flush. Driver side bolt sits at an angle just like shown in your pic. Did you find out if it is an issue?

 

[ylexot]

@cctl88 Though I don't think it is an issue, I wish I could tell you for certain that it is or isn't an issue.

I can say this, I upgraded my torsion bars and after the install of the fresh bars, the condition is the same as shown in the picture. I don't know why there would be a different design DS to PS, but as near as I can tell that is the way it is designed.

 

[cctl88]

@cctl88 Though I don't think it is an issue, I wish I could tell you for certain that it is or isn't an issue.

I can say this, I upgraded my torsion bars and after the install of the fresh bars, the condition is the same as shown in the picture. I don't know why there would be a different design DS to PS, but as near as I can tell that is the way it is designed.

Somehow I think it is the OEM design. I bought the truck off a wedding / catering lady. I don't think she goes off adjusting TB bars. Thanks for the note though.