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Adjusting torsion bars - question...

Started by Rallye, July 07, 2008, 08:10:34 PM

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Rallye

Hi all... Not too long ago I rebuilt my entire suspension (front and back).  I know the alignment shop did not set the front end height to factory specs, it was set to a height that looks good with the original 14" wheels.  But now I'm changing over to 15" wheels and can see that the front end is way too low with the new wheels and tires.  So I need to adjust the torsion bars up.  It's probably a silly question, but here goes:  If I turn the adjusting bolts on the torsion bars, will my front end have to be re-aligned?
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craigandlynda

a few cranks will have little if any effect...but the camber will be affected...good time to review the entire front end, especially tie rod ends, pitman arm and idler arm... a regular front end alignment is actually a good investment, especially considering the price of tires nowadays...

RallyeMike

Bad camber will burn your tires up faster than any other misalignment, so yes, definitely re-align it.
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Mike DC

Camber is a mutha. 

More negative camber is great for handling, but murder on tires. 


Chryco Psycho

Make Sure you take the weight off the suspension to adjust the bars , I don`t want to see you pinned under the car & yes I too would recheck the alignment