extended adjuster bolts

littleExplorer · 11-02-2003, 08:44 AM

i just got some 10.9 grade M12 100mmx1.75mm bolts for more torsion lift, and i was wondering what i need to do to take the old bolts out and put the new ones in. can anyone explain or does anyone have a write up? thanks.

-tyler

audiodude332001 · 11-02-2003, 09:44 AM

1) get under truck
2) take out torsion bar bolts (theres one on each torsion bar)
3) put new bolts in
4) tighted them

if you tighted them all the way , your gonna have a much rougher ride; so I would recommend not tightening them all the way.

*boominXplorer* · 11-02-2003, 09:53 AM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...344#post340344

littleExplorer · 11-02-2003, 10:17 AM

thanks alot guys, very helpful info.

i just didnt know if i went under there and took out the bolts then the whole thing would just drop down on me haha

*Hartman* · 11-02-2003, 01:16 PM

Wow, a thread on how to remove a bolt. A new low for the forum.

*Jason_25* · 11-02-2003, 01:18 PM

BTW, the extended bolt method is not a very safe way to go. There is alot of load on the bolts and they have been known to pop out during extreme maneuvers. Having longer bolts would only make this worse. If you want a lift and can't afford the Superlift or RCD, then consider getting stiffer rated torsion bars from Ford.

littleExplorer · 11-02-2003, 02:26 PM

yea thats probably what ill do even though i am 100% street never off-road and 2wd haha

11-02-2003, 08:44 AM	#1
littleExplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia beach, VA '96 Explorer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	extended adjuster bolts i just got some 10.9 grade M12 100mmx1.75mm bolts for more torsion lift, and i was wondering what i need to do to take the old bolts out and put the new ones in. can anyone explain or does anyone have a write up? thanks. -tyler

11-02-2003, 09:53 AM	#3
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,028 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...344#post340344 __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions

11-02-2003, 01:16 PM	#5
Hartman Elite Explorer Indianapolis, IN 1996 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,444 Vehicle Specs	Wow, a thread on how to remove a bolt. A new low for the forum. __________________ 1996 Explorer 5.0 V8 - TT/shackles, 31" BFG A/T - Registry thread 2005 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

11-02-2003, 01:18 PM	#6
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	BTW, the extended bolt method is not a very safe way to go. There is alot of load on the bolts and they have been known to pop out during extreme maneuvers. Having longer bolts would only make this worse. If you want a lift and can't afford the Superlift or RCD, then consider getting stiffer rated torsion bars from Ford. __________________ 1995 Explorer "Expedition" 4.0 4x4 1987 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x4 1988 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x2 1997 Explorer XLT 5.0 4x2 My Truck

11-02-2003, 09:44 AM	#2
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs	1) get under truck 2) take out torsion bar bolts (theres one on each torsion bar) 3) put new bolts in 4) tighted them if you tighted them all the way , your gonna have a much rougher ride; so I would recommend not tightening them all the way.

11-02-2003, 10:17 AM	#4
littleExplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia beach, VA '96 Explorer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks alot guys, very helpful info. i just didnt know if i went under there and took out the bolts then the whole thing would just drop down on me haha

11-02-2003, 02:26 PM	#7
littleExplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia beach, VA '96 Explorer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yea thats probably what ill do even though i am 100% street never off-road and 2wd haha