Torsion Bar 101, Everything you Need to look for!

hokiej21 · 05-03-2006, 11:02 AM

so would that exact body lift work on my truck and what size tires can i fit with that and a TT and add a leaf?

xman98 · 05-14-2006, 07:58 PM

hey guys, ive read through the hole thread and i have a couple of questions.

When I do a TT and shakles in the back does it lift the body and suspension or just body because i have a brush guard bolted to the frame and when i do a tt will that effect the brushguard. Its conected in two spots, mounting brakets underneath and 2 between the front bumper and grille conected to the top of the frame. Will the brush guard still be in line with the front of the X or will it then be lower and the light guard arms off the main frame of the brush guard not match up because of the lift?

thanks, great work and research done on the topic!

SkanlaxJMO · 05-14-2006, 08:14 PM

it is a suspension lift

xman98 · 05-14-2006, 08:32 PM

therefore the brush guard will be fine?

SkanlaxJMO · 05-28-2006, 08:21 PM

yes

xman98 · 05-28-2006, 09:06 PM

great, thanks for the answer

TomFord · 08-12-2006, 10:07 PM

if i do the TT and use these shackles ( http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...oducts_id/6362 ) what size tires will i be able to put on with out rubbing? Also where do you measure from the ground to the fender?

thanks
tom ford

m4dc0w · 09-23-2006, 08:56 PM

Hey guys,
Does anyone know a local dealer that may stock warrior shackles in Western Canada? or a US dealer that ships to Canada??

-mc

JIGAWHAAT · 11-09-2006, 02:34 PM

after reading all of the posts on tortion twists i climbed under my 97xlt to see what it looked like. well to my surprise the bolt on the passenger side is sticking down about 2 inches and is on an angle. is this a major problem?
thanks
jeff

i can take pics of it if needed

**MountaineerGreen** · 11-09-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiga20001

after reading all of the posts on tortion twists i climbed under my 97xlt to see what it looked like. well to my surprise the bolt on the passenger side is sticking down about 2 inches and is on an angle. is this a major problem?
thanks
jeff

i can take pics of it if needed

Nope, thats normal.

JIGAWHAAT · 11-09-2006, 03:54 PM

cool
thanks for the reply
jeff

98goldexplorer · 12-25-2006, 01:00 AM

so if ur tightening the torsion bolts its givin lift.........how much would u need to losen if ur trien 2 get from 2"-3" of drop

Firehawk88ta · 02-18-2007, 03:17 PM

read the whole thread, still have a question, i have a 01 Xplorer Sport(not the truck) and im doing the TT on the front, im gonna do the shackle in the back(well i like to) but i read one post where it said the spring will flatten out? if so is that bad? its a daily driving truck and it will see off-road time(mainly mud pits, but trail rides also) if thats the case, will a AAL work? i wanna jack the back up 2" and the front bout 1.5" to level it out. is that correct. also the truck has the towing package whats the difference? just the rear springs or the bars 2?

98goldexplorer · 02-18-2007, 03:20 PM

id guess rear springs but im not sure....best to do is get the shackle kit and probably some better leafs for the back

TRILBYREDNECK · 05-02-2007, 07:03 PM

FOR A TORTION LIFT ON A 04 RANGER DO YOU JUST TWIST THE ADJUSTER BOLTS OR DO YOU TWIST THE WHOLE BAR CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A QUICK STEP BY STEP thanks my ranger is 2wd and i want to make the front level with the rear how long can i dive it before i need front end alined will it damage any parts

Bob McNabb · 05-28-2007, 09:46 AM

My torsion bar cracked while in 4wd. Road was a little rugged but not that bad. What would cause this? Metal fatigue or something? what about wear of other front end suspension parts would that cause the bar to crack? what should I look for? Link rod (that goes to lower control arm seems to have bad rubber) ANy help or suggestions would be GREAT. Can I drive the truck at low speed 6 miles to the shop without damaging anything?

TRILBYREDNECK · 05-29-2007, 03:28 PM

i would not drive it but i work for a towing company i will cut you a hell of a deal to tow it call me 813-802-1502

Beowulf · 06-17-2007, 06:13 AM

I have to say, this has been a very informative thread. There are definitely answers to a lot of questions I have had in the past. Nice work gang!!

mace · 06-19-2007, 06:28 PM

thanx for this write up. i had my lower ball joints and control arms done today, but the torsion bars were put back as low as they can get. i guess they forgot to wrench them down...it looked so screwed up all lowered. didnt notice til i was on the road....so i got home and i just cranked em up evenly, and im ok. doesnt seem to pull either, so i guess i got it right. the headache would have been driving down there and complaining, and not knowing about this adjustment, and looking dumb. plus not having the truck for another day. thanx again for this write up !

sid23man · 07-29-2007, 04:19 PM

the link doesnt work for me??

05-14-2006, 07:58 PM	#262
xman98 Wannabe Elite Explorer home-Norwalk, CT school-Springfield, MA 98 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs	Question hey guys, ive read through the hole thread and i have a couple of questions. When I do a TT and shakles in the back does it lift the body and suspension or just body because i have a brush guard bolted to the frame and when i do a tt will that effect the brushguard. Its conected in two spots, mounting brakets underneath and 2 between the front bumper and grille conected to the top of the frame. Will the brush guard still be in line with the front of the X or will it then be lower and the light guard arms off the main frame of the brush guard not match up because of the lift? thanks, great work and research done on the topic! __________________ stuff for sale.....

05-14-2006, 08:14 PM	#263
SkanlaxJMO Wannabe Elite Explorer Syracuse, New York 96 XLT Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,135 Vehicle Specs	it is a suspension lift __________________ 2005 F-150

05-14-2006, 08:32 PM	#264
xman98 Wannabe Elite Explorer home-Norwalk, CT school-Springfield, MA 98 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs	therefore the brush guard will be fine? __________________ stuff for sale.....

05-28-2006, 08:21 PM	#265
SkanlaxJMO Wannabe Elite Explorer Syracuse, New York 96 XLT Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,135 Vehicle Specs	yes __________________ 2005 F-150

05-28-2006, 09:06 PM	#266
xman98 Wannabe Elite Explorer home-Norwalk, CT school-Springfield, MA 98 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs	great, thanks for the answer __________________ stuff for sale.....

05-03-2006, 11:02 AM	#261
hokiej21 Wannabe Elite Explorer Richmond,VA 97, Mountaineer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs	so would that exact body lift work on my truck and what size tires can i fit with that and a TT and add a leaf?

08-12-2006, 10:07 PM	#267
TomFord Wannabe Elite Explorer Tewksbury,MA Explorer '95 XLT Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	if i do the TT and use these shackles ( http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...oducts_id/6362 ) what size tires will i be able to put on with out rubbing? Also where do you measure from the ground to the fender? thanks tom ford

09-23-2006, 08:56 PM	#268
m4dc0w Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmonton, AB, Canada Explorer 97XL Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 670 Vehicle Specs	Hey guys, Does anyone know a local dealer that may stock warrior shackles in Western Canada? or a US dealer that ships to Canada?? -mc

11-09-2006, 02:34 PM	#269
JIGAWHAAT Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,148 Vehicle Specs	tt question after reading all of the posts on tortion twists i climbed under my 97xlt to see what it looked like. well to my surprise the bolt on the passenger side is sticking down about 2 inches and is on an angle. is this a major problem? thanks jeff i can take pics of it if needed

11-09-2006, 03:54 PM	#271
JIGAWHAAT Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,148 Vehicle Specs	cool thanks for the reply jeff

12-25-2006, 01:00 AM	#272
98goldexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Pine Bluff, AR 98 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs	so if ur tightening the torsion bolts its givin lift.........how much would u need to losen if ur trien 2 get from 2"-3" of drop

02-18-2007, 03:17 PM	#273
Firehawk88ta Wannabe Elite Explorer New Milford CT 2001 Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	read the whole thread, still have a question, i have a 01 Xplorer Sport(not the truck) and im doing the TT on the front, im gonna do the shackle in the back(well i like to) but i read one post where it said the spring will flatten out? if so is that bad? its a daily driving truck and it will see off-road time(mainly mud pits, but trail rides also) if thats the case, will a AAL work? i wanna jack the back up 2" and the front bout 1.5" to level it out. is that correct. also the truck has the towing package whats the difference? just the rear springs or the bars 2? __________________ 1988 Pontiac Trans AM - Worked 305 TBI. 406 SBC to come 2001 Ford Explorer Sport - Stock, for now, moms ride

02-18-2007, 03:20 PM	#274
98goldexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Pine Bluff, AR 98 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs	id guess rear springs but im not sure....best to do is get the shackle kit and probably some better leafs for the back

05-02-2007, 07:03 PM	#275
TRILBYREDNECK Wannabe Elite Explorer DADE CITY, FLORIDA 04 RANGER EDGE Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	FOR A TORTION LIFT ON A 04 RANGER DO YOU JUST TWIST THE ADJUSTER BOLTS OR DO YOU TWIST THE WHOLE BAR CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A QUICK STEP BY STEP thanks my ranger is 2wd and i want to make the front level with the rear how long can i dive it before i need front end alined will it damage any parts Last edited by TRILBYREDNECK; 05-02-2007 at 07:21 PM.

05-28-2007, 09:46 AM	#276
Bob McNabb Wannabe Elite Explorer 1999 4x4 ranger Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	1999 Ranger torsion bar My torsion bar cracked while in 4wd. Road was a little rugged but not that bad. What would cause this? Metal fatigue or something? what about wear of other front end suspension parts would that cause the bar to crack? what should I look for? Link rod (that goes to lower control arm seems to have bad rubber) ANy help or suggestions would be GREAT. Can I drive the truck at low speed 6 miles to the shop without damaging anything? Last edited by Bob McNabb; 05-28-2007 at 09:28 PM.

05-29-2007, 03:28 PM	#277
TRILBYREDNECK Wannabe Elite Explorer DADE CITY, FLORIDA 04 RANGER EDGE Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	i would not drive it but i work for a towing company i will cut you a hell of a deal to tow it call me 813-802-1502

06-17-2007, 06:13 AM	#278
Beowulf Wannabe Elite Explorer Corn Country Indiana 00 Ranger XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	I have to say, this has been a very informative thread. There are definitely answers to a lot of questions I have had in the past. Nice work gang!!

06-19-2007, 06:28 PM	#279
mace Wannabe Elite Explorer Mullica Hill, NJ 2000 Mountaineer AWD 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 184 Vehicle Specs	this thread saved me a headache...thx ! thanx for this write up. i had my lower ball joints and control arms done today, but the torsion bars were put back as low as they can get. i guess they forgot to wrench them down...it looked so screwed up all lowered. didnt notice til i was on the road....so i got home and i just cranked em up evenly, and im ok. doesnt seem to pull either, so i guess i got it right. the headache would have been driving down there and complaining, and not knowing about this adjustment, and looking dumb. plus not having the truck for another day. thanx again for this write up ! __________________ my ride :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810998

07-29-2007, 04:19 PM	#280
sid23man Wannabe Elite Explorer clevelan, tennessee '98 XLT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 177 Vehicle Specs	the link doesnt work for me??