Phil/Paragon: Steering issue

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by tomp

I also think one of my torsion bars is under more tension than the other one. Whenever I cranked the bolts, one side was much much harder to turn than the other.

Besides checking the height of the frame from the ground, is there a more accurate way to check the adjustment? Turning the TB bolts the same amount of turns does not seem like it would cause both sides to be the same as they probably have different spring rates.

Since I noticed one side was much harder to turn, I think one of the TBs is at a much higher rate than the other. This coupled with the soft shock setting.

Any ideas on checking tension between the two TBs? Maybe an old style torque wrench with a spring loaded pointer?

Measure from the Top of the tire, to the Fender....First thing usually done in an alignment shop, (good one anyway) espesially with over size tires. Adjustment should be Equal. Hope your not Adjusting the TB's, Due to Load Distibution!

Too MUCH Adjustment is NOT Good!