T-bar Question

[csheatz]

I just want someone to verify what I think I am about to do is the correct thing....

 

When looking up at the torsion bar adjustment screws, i am wanting to turn the smaller bolt (toward the center of the truck) which in turn would lift the torsion key toward the floor of the truck and lift the front end? I am thinking i would like to lift the front end 1/2" to 3/4". I will get an alignment after I am done but i also plan on marking the bolt before i turn it then checking what a 1/4 turn does.... then 1/2 turn and so on to get my wanted lift. does this sound right? and is there a basic way such as 1 turn = 1"? Also if i am careful and turn both sides the same amount do i still need an alignment?

[05silvycrew]

I just want someone to verify what I think I am about to do is the correct thing....

 

When looking up at the torsion bar adjustment screws, i am wanting to turn the smaller bolt (toward the center of the truck) which in turn would lift the torsion key toward the floor of the truck and lift the front end? I am thinking i would like to lift the front end 1/2" to 3/4". I will get an alignment after I am done but i also plan on marking the bolt before i turn it then checking what a 1/4 turn does.... then 1/2 turn and so on to get my wanted lift. does this sound right? and is there a basic way such as 1 turn = 1"? Also if i am careful and turn both sides the same amount do i still need an alignment?

 

righty tighty, lefty loosy just like normal

 

get an alignment no matter what or how many turns you do

 

I think it's 2-3 full revolutions for every 1" of gain.

[scottmoyer]

And also be sure to have the wheels off the ground when you adjust the screws. Too much weight and you can strip the bolts. You will need an alignment when you are done since you are changing the angle of the front end.