Are torsion bar lifts bad for your truck?

Can torsion bars lift? Our favorite feature of torsion bars is that they are super-simple to adjust for ride height. The downside is that there isn’t that much adjustment available in stock guise and when the torsion bars are set to maximum height, the truck’s ride tends to turn horribly harsh.

Is it safe to crank up torsion bars?

Craning up the torsion bars to get the truck back to stock ride hight does not hurt anything or wear out cv joints prematurely. Cranking up the torsion bars to above stock ride hight can wear out cv joints prematurely.

How high can you crank torsion bars?

You can go as high as long as you maintain at least 5/8’s of a inch between the UCA and frame stop and that also includes needing to fix the OE shock due to being to short.

Is adjusting torsion bars bad?

Your tires will wear out quickly if this is not performed. As long as you get the alignment, you should be fine. Your ride quality will be a little diminished, due to a stiffer front end. It’s up to you, let us know how it goes.

Will raising torsion bars affect alignment?

changing the ride height will change the camber, toe, and caster. Raising= more negative camber, and more negative toe.

Do torsion bars need to be adjusted?

Adjust the torsion bar. Turning the adjustment bolt clockwise will tighten it, raising the amount of load that can be placed on the bar. This will raise the vehicle when it is taken off the jack stand. If they are not, then more adjustment will be necessary to the torsion bar adjustment bolts.

How do you release the tension on a torsion bar?

It is recommended to lift the front end to reduce stress on the threads as you turn the adjuster bolt. I always spray some penetrating fluid on the bolt to help with the years of crud and rust. Then counterclockwise relieves the tension on the bar.

Do I need an alignment after cranking torsion bars?

Yeah, the cranking will require an alignment. If the bumper shows significant sag then it may be contributing too to an alignment. It’s not an immediate need but something you should not let go too long without addressing. Give the truck time to settle with the addition of the bumper and the new crank.

Can you put torsion keys on a 2wd?

Everything suspension wise is interchangeable between the two, this means you can use the same method of cranking bars on a 2wd as a 4wd, and the same leveling keys that work on a 4wd work on a 2wd. So yes the 2003 3500 2wd has torsion bars that you can crank just the same as a 4wd.

Do you need an alignment after turning torsion bars?

Yes you do need an alignment, but I don’t think putting a few miles on without one will be a huge problem. Just make sure you get one ASAP.

How big are the torsion bars on a Ford Ranger?

In 2008, ford clocked the keys a few degrees to lower the Ranger and give it better handling and MPG characteristics. If you get a set of factory torsion bar keys from a 2007 or older 4×4 Ranger, and install them in a 2008 or newer Ranger, it will lift that Ranger 1.75-2.00 inches in the front.

How does the front suspension on a Ford Ranger work?

The torsion bar suspension doesn’t have any coil springs between the front suspension arms. Instead it uses a torsion bar that is connected to the lower arm and runs parallel with the frame. It connects to the frame rail behind the front cab mount. See the section below on how torsion bar suspensions work.

How to adjust the torsion key on a Ford Ranger?

With the new torsion keys installed, reinstall adjuster bolt into torsion key keeper block. Do not adjust torsion keys until the following steps are completed. Remove the front shocks from vehicle in order to perform the next few steps. Use caution to avoid damaging shocks. Now you can adjust the new torsion keys to the desired ride height.

Which is the front and rear torsion bar?

You might see both front and rear torsion bars beneath your vehicle. The front torsion bar is closest to the engine, and it’s what you’ll be adjusting. The front torsion bar has a small key in the center. This key helps the bar stay in place.