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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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yes it will lower it. are you positive its sagging and you didnt adjust the torsion bars too much? because to me in the picture your back end looks like its fine and your front is too high
 
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Front end is within a 1/4 of center of tire, from the
Specs I found, the center of the tire and the center of the torsion bar bolt on the lower control arm should be 1.85 inches (corrected to .12 inches by hydra.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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No that is not right. .12" is the variance, not the correct measurement between the points of measurement.

I will try to explain in more simple terms. You measure the height from the ground to the center of the front wheel. I have found the best way to do this is to remove the center cap from the rim and using a level set the one end to the center of the wheel bearing bolt, then measure from the ground to the other end of the level using a yard stick. You have to ensure the level bottom or top is directly centered to the exact center and level over to the yard stick. Now write down this measurement because it wont change.

Next climb under the front of the tire (forward facing) and find the hexagon end were the torsion bar plugs into on the lower control arm. Mark a center line with chalk. Note, the angle is not straight on the hexagon so measure both sides and accurately draw a center line. Now measure from the ground to the center of this hexagon and write that measurement down. As you adjust this number will change.

Now subtract the difference between these 2 measurements and that should equal 2.9" or 73mm. I like to convert the measurement to mm because it is a lot closer to me, but each to their own.

Now you don't exactly need to be at 73mm or 2.9" (which is the same thing). There is a small bit of variance allowed. This variance is plus or minus (+/-) .12" or 3mm (which is the same thing). So if you measure it and get a 70mm you are within specifications (the variance). Same thing if you measure it and got 76mm, you are still within the specifications.

Now after the adjustment if the rear end is still sagging I would just install a set of Firestone Sport-Rite air bags. They are a no drill direct bolt in set up and you can then set your rear end exactly where you want it and you can even give it more suport for hauling trailers or heavy loads and still keep your rear end height where it is supposed to be just by adding air pressure. Your kit number is 2222

http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/R...kitSearch.aspx


Here is where you take the measurements to ensure it is being done correctly.


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