Truck Not Level and T-case Fluid?

[LuxuriesPremier]

Hey guys i noticed the other day looking at the rear of my truck that it is def not level. It may be due to the fact there was a large plow on my truck before i bought it. I cant find any broken leaf springs so im wondering how the heck do i get it level??? I also would like to know what oil i should be using for the Transfer case when i flush it. The reason im flushing it is because when im crusing on the road foot off the ass i sometimes get a couple clunks. I had the tranny rebuilt 2 months ago still in warr. and the T-case was replaced with a junkyard case a year ago. Thx in advance

[dewfpo]

The AutoTrac transfer case takes special AutoTrac fluid from the dealer, if it's the standard 2H,4H,4L then it takes DEXIII.

 

DEWFPO

[Rolandd]

Your out of level issue is more likely a torsion bar adjustment than a leaf spring issue. However, be careful when adjusting only one torsion bar that you don't end up with one side of the suspension carrying the majority of the load. It will be obvious when you brake and corner if one spring is working harder than the other, I imagine that you could also find someone with a scale to make sure that the weight distribution is equal across each axle.

[LuxuriesPremier]

Your out of level issue is more likely a torsion bar adjustment than a leaf spring issue. However, be careful when adjusting only one torsion bar that you don't end up with one side of the suspension carrying the majority of the load. It will be obvious when you brake and corner if one spring is working harder than the other, I imagine that you could also find someone with a scale to make sure that the weight distribution is equal across each axle.

 

How do these torsion bars get thrown off i nthe first place and do they require any specialty tools to calibrate ??

[Bish]

Your out of level issue is more likely a torsion bar adjustment than a leaf spring issue. However, be careful when adjusting only one torsion bar that you don't end up with one side of the suspension carrying the majority of the load. It will be obvious when you brake and corner if one spring is working harder than the other, I imagine that you could also find someone with a scale to make sure that the weight distribution is equal across each axle.

 

How do these torsion bars get thrown off i nthe first place and do they require any specialty tools to calibrate ??

 

 

Just a socket (can't remember size). If you follow the torsion bars towards the rear, you will see a bolt that pushed a "key" inside the crossmember to crank them up or down. IIRC about 4 turns equals about an inch. Clockwise to raise, counter-clockwise to lower. I measured from top of tire to fender to adjust.

 

Remember to get an alignment as it will change the front end geometry. If you don't, it could handle poorly and/or start wearing the tires enevenly.

[dewfpo]

I recommend jacking up the front of the truck to unload the torsion bars before you start cranking on the bolts.

 

DEWFPO

[Bish]

I recommend jacking up the front of the truck to unload the torsion bars before you start cranking on the bolts.

 

DEWFPO

 

Agreed. Definitely makes turning the adjusters way easier.

[Rolandd]

To get an accurate front end height measurement, be sure to roll the truck at least 10'. As well as changing the height of the suspension, the track will be slightly altered. The wheels will roll into an unstressed position which will give you a more accurate height measurement. Where you are trying to level the body, measure to the fender. Also measure the frame to ground height on each side in case a fender is out of placement (they can be off 1/4" and you will never know) or if you have plastic flares that may not be positioned equally from one side to another. All you measurements must be done on a level surface like a shop floor.