Solved Torsion Bar 101, Everything you Need to look for!

[airforcemook]

For some reason it seems like people aren't seeing this, and I don't know why: If you have anything other than a 2WD X the CV joints will get messed up if you do a TT to lift 2" or more. It may apply to lowering as well, not sure.

 

[mercuryman97]

how do i go about installing warrior shackles and twisting my torsion bar?

 

[CBoug76]

Do a search on the Forum on how to install the Shackles and twist the torrsion bars...

 

[mercuryman97]

hey i have a ? yall.....i have a 1997 mercury mountaineer awd....and my shocks seem to be a lil rough and probably need replacing...with that said would it be safe to add warrior shackles and twist the tortion..or would that cause problems...also if ne one has instuctions on how to add warrior shackles and twist the tortion please let me know...they can be sent to my email at gputterdude229@hotmail.com...thanks..

 

[mercuryman97]

hey its me with probably another dumb question lol....well here is the ?...when you say to crank the bolt three times does that mean to turn the bolt three complete times or what?and my bolt has never been turned but it only has like half an inch of bolt showing does that mean im only goin to get 1/2 inch of lift or what?..please respond

 

[bltFrdtgh]

Just curious on a 1992 ex eb the setup is a little diff then the pic u show...i have 2' torsion bars where would i twist or is it impossible ???

 

[dman726749]

Just curious on a 1992 ex eb the setup is a little diff then the pic u show...i have 2' torsion bars where would i twist or is it impossible ???

you have a diffrent suspinsion you dont have tbars at all your suspinsion is a ttb setup....do a search for f150 coil spacers to get around 2" of lift...also there are lots ofother kits available for your truck....just do some searching and you will find tons of info....and welcome...its good to see more people from indiana around here

 

[CRASHNDENT]

I have the warrior shackles, adn checked my TBs which are reated "FF" on the sticker in my door. I have a 2WD 98 SOHC. I know I'll get about 1.5" from the shackles in the rear, how much additional height will AALs give me? And I can jack up the TT bigger than 2" b/c its a 2WD, right? My goal is to ride on 32s without trimming, so do I have the green light? I'm mainly concerned about my soft torsion bars, and if I need to get AALs to
boost the rear more. Thanks guys...

cdim_30@hotmail.com

I've got a 99 sport 2wd and i fit 32/11.50's pro comp mud terrains on stock rims without rubbing. (Suspension is stock btw) Alot of people told me it wouldn't work but i said f-it i'll just take a sawzall to it if it doesn't. Planning on doing a TT and shackles just for the look.

 

[sfhighroller]

I have a 4x4 1995 EB Explorer, i am getting ready to lift it and since 95's are crazy and you cant really buy a cheap lift for it i was planning on buying a 3 '' ranger body lift then i will do add-a-leafs and crank torsion bars for the front. I was wondering if the torsion bar cranking has made your explorers ride rougher. (anynone know why a 95 is so hard to find a lift for)

 

[BigDave!!!]

I have a TT and shackles on my 2WD 96 explorer and i wanted to lift it more without getting a body lift. i was going to get AAL in the rear but was wondering if i could crank up the bars more than 2" in the front, ive heard you can with a 2wd and i also have heard you cant.....

 

[ksaldibar]

hey eveyone, i'm really interested in doing a TT/shackles over the winter break and i have some questions about the rear shackles. i was looking on the internet and i came across someone ford explorer webpage who has done it b4. i noticed in the following pic:

shackle pic

that the shackle is alot more vertical than my factory rear shackles on my 99. also, do they usually stick out as far down as they do in this picture ? do the shackles always wind up this vertical or would i have to muscle them get them that way?

the above pictures belong to Digger196@triad.rr.com

thanks alot people
-ken

 

[ksaldibar]

hey everyone,

when doing a shackle lift in the rear, will the shackles be this vertical and hanging down. pic 1 pic 2 i was looking at the factory shackles and they are no wheres near as vertical as the one in the above picture. btw, should the stock one be this vertical, just a shorter version? thanks alot.

the above pictures belong to Digger196@triad.rr.com

-kenny

 

[Kevin1r]

Question - 03 4x4 2door, tortion is at max on front, added leave springs. Explore is still nose down. Thoughts ? Need 1/2 - 1 inch front left to level

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

hey everyone,

when doing a shackle lift in the rear, will the shackles be this vertical and hanging down. pic 1 pic 2 i was looking at the factory shackles and they are no wheres near as vertical as the one in the above picture. btw, should the stock one be this vertical, just a shorter version? thanks alot.

the above pictures belong to Digger196@triad.rr.com

-kenny

Your pics didn't work dude?

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

Question - 03 4x4 2door, tortion is at max on front, added leave springs. Explore is still nose down. Thoughts ? Need 1/2 - 1 inch front left to level

Get longer bolts, but I don't think you want to go much higher than 2" on tt due to excessive wear on the cv joints

 

[Kevin1r]

Hi Everyone, On an 03 explorer 2 door 4x4, added leaves, tortion is at max on front. Still has nose down feel. Thought ? Need maybe .5 to 1 inch left.

 

[ksaldibar]

Your pics didn't work dude?

thats wierd. try this link your gonna have to scroll down to see this guys shackle pics. thanks for any answers you can give me.

-kenny

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

hey everyone,

when doing a shackle lift in the rear, will the shackles be this vertical and hanging down. i was looking at the factory shackles and they are no wheres near as vertical as the one in the above picture. btw, should the stock one be this vertical, just a shorter version? thanks alot.

Yes, my shackles look almost identical to his, and the stock shackles do sit way differently compared to the warrior shackles, if I remember correctly I believe the stock is or looks like its sitting at a different angle than the warrior shackle, and yes as I'm sure you know the warrior is quite a bit longer than stock shackle

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

Hi Everyone, On an 03 explorer 2 door 4x4, added leaves, tortion is at max on front. Still has nose down feel. Thought ? Need maybe .5 to 1 inch left.

LONGER TORSION BOLTS did you not see earlier reply? Just replace your original bolts with some longer ones

 

[Exploded Man]

Shackle Size

Does anyone know the exact size of the shackle in a rear 98 explorer to raise it 2" i think? I want to make them up. I want to install 32" tires underneath. If anyone knows I would like the length, width, thickness and how far are the holes are apart from top to bottom. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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