Torsion bar bolts....quick question.

[OrangeCrush]

When I put the lift kit on, the truck after adjusting the torsion bars sits level.

My question is, one bolt is about 1/2" in more than the other. Does that mean I need to reindex the bars or is it common that the bolts are not screwed in the same length.

Thanks,

Mark

[ROX]

My truck sits at stock height and one screw is waaaaayyyyyy lower than the other one. It's almost lower than the frame rail. It's been that way forever. I know cuz I got under there once and looked at it myself. I guess I'm lucky I haven't ever sheared it off on a rock or a curb at the mall

Sorry I can't give you a technical breakdown of WHY it's that way, but that's how it's aligned. If you can reindex them, that's what I'd do, cuz if I were you I'd be really picky.

[OrangeCrush]

The only thing that bothers me is if the bolts are in at difference depths, the pre-load on the torsion bars may be unequal.

Unequal load on the torsion bars could create an uneven ride (mild effect at best) but more importantly, a good dip in the road would twist the suspension in a wierd way.

None of that is probably more than minute at the best but still a concern.

Thanks,

Mark

[timgco]

Mark, the bolts being uneven is OK. They are that way form teh factory. Every one of my HUMMERS was that way.

[ROX]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

The only thing that bothers me is if the bolts are in at difference depths, the pre-load on the torsion bars may be unequal.

Unequal load on the torsion bars could create an uneven ride (mild effect at best) but more importantly, a good dip in the road would twist the suspension in a wierd way. An unequal load on the torsion bar will affect the alignment so if it's driving straight down the road I wouldn't mess with it.

None of that is probably more than minute at the best but still a concern.What'd I say about being picky?

Thanks,

Mark

Really, the bolts being uneven is okay.

[OrangeCrush]

Thanks all, works for me....

Mark

[tomp]

Like the others have said, it is okay that they are different. I wouldn't be surprized if the L/R side were not different spring rates since the rear coils are that way to compensate for weight distribution.