Re: Installing Big Torsion Bars
[Re: AlexP]
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11/20/14 03:57 PM
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You'll need the nose supported with jack stands, then starting with suspension at full droop, jack under control arm until hex lines up.
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Re: Installing Big Torsion Bars
[Re: AlexP]
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11/20/14 03:57 PM
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Car on a jackstand with the jack under the control arm?
If this doesn't provide enough travel you can always pop the ball joint.
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Re: Installing Big Torsion Bars
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11/20/14 04:19 PM
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Keep the screw loose. That's normal for you, isn't it?
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Re: Installing Big Torsion Bars
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11/20/14 09:37 PM
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Can anyone outline a process for getting the hex lined up while not being able to lift the car up and down with the lift?
I'll have to raise and lower the control arm with a jackstand.
If you can't lift the car, you have to lift the control arm.
Set the car on jackstand, use a jack to raise the arm until the hexes align, slide it home. With the 1.22 MP bars, you will have to raise the lower arm up almost to its ride height postion before they align. Leave the adjusting bolt loose while installing. Tighten up to desire ride height after that.
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