Torsion Bar 101, Everything you Need to look for!

Tim9905 · 04-19-2005, 12:56 PM

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I have a 99 Explorer Sport and i plan on putting four door leaf springs in the back along with blocks to level and maybe lift the SUV. I was considering using a Tosion Twist to lift the front if needed to match the height of the rear. I would like to know if anyone has any objects to using the Torsion Twist and if anyone has had or heard of anyone having problems with this sort of lift. Please e-mail me with any comments, suggestions, or special procudures concerning this Torsion Twist. Thanks

**IZwack** · 04-19-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim9905

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I have a 99 Explorer Sport and i plan on putting four door leaf springs in the back along with blocks to level and maybe lift the SUV. I was considering using a Tosion Twist to lift the front if needed to match the height of the rear. I would like to know if anyone has any objects to using the Torsion Twist and if anyone has had or heard of anyone having problems with this sort of lift. Please e-mail me with any comments, suggestions, or special procudures concerning this Torsion Twist. Thanks

hmmm.. i am afraid you might get burnt for posting such a question thats already been covered many many times... do a Search first.

xxScapegoat · 04-19-2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IZwack

hmmm.. i am afraid you might get burnt for posting such a question thats already been covered many many times... do a Search first.

and tarred/feathered

mercuryman97 · 04-19-2005, 10:37 PM

yea you might just get a lil burnt for asking that question...and all you have to do is take a rachet and lots of pb blaster and crank the torsion bars and in the back you have to do shackles...you cant use a block, that will lower your explorer and the object as you say is to lift it....but do a search on 2nd generation lifts....

chrispy176 · 06-02-2005, 07:39 PM

The write up didn't show and i have some t-bar concerns. could you post it again or send it to me? thank, chris

CBoug76 · 06-03-2005, 08:31 AM

There is no write up, just 2 pictures that are pretty much self explanitry(SP)......

STEVE-O · 06-16-2005, 03:07 PM

I already did the 3" body lift to my ranger and 33s, but now i want to level it out and figured this would be the easiest way to do it. I lucked out and my torsion bars are stock "B".

My first measurements are 38 1/4" on both sides. I think I'm gonna go to 39 on both sides and call it quits. Wish me luck.

Oh and thanks for showing me which bolts to turn.

wkeryder4 · 07-02-2005, 04:48 PM

I have a 99 Explorer 4 Door AWD 5.0L and I olny want to lower the front 1". My Question is would I still need a camber kit if I'm only going an inch. And also can I do this on the ground or should it be on a lift.

aldive · 07-02-2005, 05:02 PM

It can be done on the ground. It would be best to add the camber adjusters as well.

Good luck .......

spindlecone · 07-02-2005, 05:10 PM

It should be done on the ground with the suspension fully loaded, measure, drop it, take it for a ride, go over some speed bumps at diff angles.
Come back measure again and adjust if needed, do the above again.
with only 1 inch camber adjusters may not be needed, have the alignment checked, than go from there

dougo4x4 · 07-02-2005, 07:22 PM

thanks guys, i got it done and it looks great, apreciate the help

bjpz28 · 07-09-2005, 10:09 PM

Is there a risk of the shackles breaking while towing and do you have to change the rearend when putting on 31s 0r 32s

**Blee1099** · 07-09-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bjpz28

Is there a risk of the shackles breaking while towing and do you have to change the rearend when putting on 31s 0r 32s

nope.. the shackles are forged or cast can't remember.. In regards to gearing, it depends on your axle ratio. If its 3.27 or 3.55 you may want to but its up to you.

bjpz28 · 07-09-2005, 10:25 PM

were stock ratios different between models - i have a 96 xlt

SKIN · 07-13-2005, 05:34 PM

I got a quarter inch from mine... thats it

cmacclel · 08-31-2005, 06:47 AM

I just read this whole thread and can't believe how many people that have NO CLUE are playing with there trucks. If you have NO CLUE have a friend that HAS A CLUE help you..... jeeze. Nothing like asking the same question over and over and over and over.....<<<I could go on forever with this. Before asking any questions do a search or start at page one of this thread. I think any question that COULD BE ASKED has been answered 10 times already!.

Mac

Susanne · 09-13-2005, 01:45 PM

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Jon

For the UK they decided to fit self-leveling rear suspension. So we have air shocks on the rear only and Export spec front shocks- whatever they are !. So on our x's only the rear goes up and down but only to compensate for the load and it is not adjustable. IE there is no movement when you go to 4x4 Low all it does is stop the rear sag when you load her up. Hope this helps.

Do you know if they did it with Deutch Explorers also ?. Having serious problems when turning my Explorer to the left mostly, and to the right now and then. Got worse after hitting a bump !. FEELS like there is something serious wrong with the steering and there is a noise sounding from the steering wheel (under beneath)?. Feels like the car is jumping when stearing harder to the left or right. ( My car is imported from Deutchland to Sweden ).
Ford in Sweden said it was a problem that was bounded to the cars and couldnt be fixed !. I do not belive so....Is it true ?
What shall i do to fix it ?. Anyone knows ?. Ford Explorer Aut, transm. 4.0 -97

Truck39Trash · 10-12-2005, 09:47 AM

Okay I am confused, is there one bolt to raise both bars or one bolt for each side?

Truck39Trash · 10-12-2005, 09:53 AM

Never mind i figured it out by the picture on the first post, one of my eyes must not have been working properly...sorry

i3abyjay2502 · 10-16-2005, 01:01 PM

whats approximatly (sp) is the most you can lower a vehicle by doing this.
i am wanting to lower my 4wd front about 3" and i ve called around to many places trying to find out if i can and most places says that they CANT be lowered...

06-03-2005, 08:31 AM	#226
CBoug76 Moderator Emeritus Elite Explorer ECX Member Dracut, MA 1997 Sport Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 2,118 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	There is no write up, just 2 pictures that are pretty much self explanitry(SP)...... __________________ Chris @ CBourgeois@zoll.com - My Explorer and modifications Code 3 Off-Road - North East Online Wheelers E-Bay Stuff that is Explorer Related - Tire/Gear Calculator Lock your Explorer! Or It Maybe GONE in Sixty Seconds!!

06-16-2005, 03:07 PM	#227
STEVE-O Wannabe Elite Explorer Greensburg, PA 2000 F150 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 327 Vehicle Specs	I already did the 3" body lift to my ranger and 33s, but now i want to level it out and figured this would be the easiest way to do it. I lucked out and my torsion bars are stock "B". My first measurements are 38 1/4" on both sides. I think I'm gonna go to 39 on both sides and call it quits. Wish me luck. Oh and thanks for showing me which bolts to turn. __________________ _-Steve-_ 00 F150 03 Terminator

07-02-2005, 05:02 PM	#229
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	It can be done on the ground. It would be best to add the camber adjusters as well. Good luck ....... __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

07-13-2005, 05:34 PM	#235
SKIN Wannabe Elite Explorer Aliso Viejo, Ca. '96 Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 83 Vehicle Specs	I got a quarter inch from mine... thats it __________________ Here are some pictures of my 96' Sport 2wd:Passenger Side, Drivers Side, Passenger Side Rear, Rear, Front, Front Side, Side, Rim & Tire, Gas Lid. Mods: 3"body lift, 3" Spindles, 3" TT, 6" SOA Conversion, 35" ProComp Xterains, 15" KMC XD Series Assault Rims, K&N Cold Air Intake, * Getting:Catback Flow Master.

04-19-2005, 12:56 PM	#221
Tim9905 Wannabe Elite Explorer New Richmond, OH 1999 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a 99 Explorer Sport and i plan on putting four door leaf springs in the back along with blocks to level and maybe lift the SUV. I was considering using a Tosion Twist to lift the front if needed to match the height of the rear. I would like to know if anyone has any objects to using the Torsion Twist and if anyone has had or heard of anyone having problems with this sort of lift. Please e-mail me with any comments, suggestions, or special procudures concerning this Torsion Twist. Thanks

04-19-2005, 10:37 PM	#224
mercuryman97 Wannabe Elite Explorer greenville,sc 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 123 Vehicle Specs	yea you might just get a lil burnt for asking that question...and all you have to do is take a rachet and lots of pb blaster and crank the torsion bars and in the back you have to do shackles...you cant use a block, that will lower your explorer and the object as you say is to lift it....but do a search on 2nd generation lifts....

06-02-2005, 07:39 PM	#225
chrispy176 Wannabe Elite Explorer southern cali. 99 sport 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	The write up didn't show and i have some t-bar concerns. could you post it again or send it to me? thank, chris

07-02-2005, 04:48 PM	#228
wkeryder4 Wannabe Elite Explorer frostbite falls 99 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	I have a 99 Explorer 4 Door AWD 5.0L and I olny want to lower the front 1". My Question is would I still need a camber kit if I'm only going an inch. And also can I do this on the ground or should it be on a lift.

07-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#230
spindlecone B San Jose, Calif 2003 sport trac Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,921 Vehicle Specs	It should be done on the ground with the suspension fully loaded, measure, drop it, take it for a ride, go over some speed bumps at diff angles. Come back measure again and adjust if needed, do the above again. with only 1 inch camber adjusters may not be needed, have the alignment checked, than go from there

07-02-2005, 07:22 PM	#231
dougo4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer stuart florida 1991 explorer limited Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	thanks guys, i got it done and it looks great, apreciate the help

07-09-2005, 10:09 PM	#232
bjpz28 Wannabe Elite Explorer newington ct 96 explorer v8 awd Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	Is there a risk of the shackles breaking while towing and do you have to change the rearend when putting on 31s 0r 32s

07-09-2005, 10:25 PM	#234
bjpz28 Wannabe Elite Explorer newington ct 96 explorer v8 awd Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	were stock ratios different between models - i have a 96 xlt

08-31-2005, 06:47 AM	#236
cmacclel Wannabe Elite Explorer Boston, MA 2001 Explorer Sport Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 75 Vehicle Specs	I just read this whole thread and can't believe how many people that have NO CLUE are playing with there trucks. If you have NO CLUE have a friend that HAS A CLUE help you..... jeeze. Nothing like asking the same question over and over and over and over.....<<<I could go on forever with this. Before asking any questions do a search or start at page one of this thread. I think any question that COULD BE ASKED has been answered 10 times already!. Mac

10-12-2005, 09:47 AM	#238
Truck39Trash Wannabe Elite Explorer North Myrtle Beach, SC. '05 Ex 4x4 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	Okay I am confused, is there one bolt to raise both bars or one bolt for each side?

10-12-2005, 09:53 AM	#239
Truck39Trash Wannabe Elite Explorer North Myrtle Beach, SC. '05 Ex 4x4 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	Never mind i figured it out by the picture on the first post, one of my eyes must not have been working properly...sorry

10-16-2005, 01:01 PM	#240
i3abyjay2502 Wannabe Elite Explorer Atl. GA 96 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	whats approximatly (sp) is the most you can lower a vehicle by doing this. i am wanting to lower my 4wd front about 3" and i ve called around to many places trying to find out if i can and most places says that they CANT be lowered...