Barbecue Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 So I finally got my '91 XE and am doing a few things to get it up to my standard. One thing I noticed is that sitting on its stock 235/75/15 tires was that the front looked a tad saggy (just a bit, could be normal). I've got 31" tires all ready to go on the Pathy and was thinking I should adjust the torsion bars which has never been done by the looks of it. I'm just wondering how many full turns of the adjustment nuts will most likely be required? I know I can just do a couple turns, drop it off the jack and check but I'd rather not have it up and down a bunch of times. Thanks for reading, any help will be most appreciated. P.S. I'll have pics up soon of my ride, I'm doing a bit of rust repair on the quarter panels at the moment. -BBQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 There's really no way to tell, as we don't know how low they're sitting now. Whatever you do, crank them evenly. That way your adjustment per side should be about equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 They are a fine pitch thread, so it will be a lot of turns. Best thing to do is adjust it, drop it, drive around the block, then measure both sides, reapeat till at desired height and level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Assuming it is level right now, the best way is to count turns. If it is not level or you have to index the splines, then GG's way is fine... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelindrummer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 WHen i cranked mine, i just measured from the center of the hub, to the top of the fender. Cranked em to my desired height, and then matched the other side with the tape measure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I uh, I stuck a pop can on the top of the tires and cranked them till the fender just slightly hit the top of the can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I uh, I stuck a pop can on the top of the tires and cranked them till the fender just slightly hit the top of the can... you're funny man; I mean it works as a refernce point but lol its fun to picture too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I measured from the ground to the frame rail on either side since the body can be off slightly because of the rubber body mount components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbecue Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, thanks a lot for the informative replies. I don't think it is sagging too much at all and it looks as though there is a ton of adjustment left on the adjustment threads. I'll just giver a few turns and see what my results are. Edited February 20, 2009 by Barbecue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj8989 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I uh, I stuck a pop can on the top of the tires and cranked them till the fender just slightly hit the top of the can... What size tire do you have? cause that sounds like a good idea and how is the handling and camber with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 What size tire do you have? cause that sounds like a good idea and how is the handling and camber with that? It's just fine Stock 31x1050x15 tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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