Reindexing Torsion Bars

[94 Pathy]

K, quick question with hopefully quick answers....

 

Just got done lifting the Pathy. Drivers side snap ring popped in just fine, but passengers side torsion bar must have to go forward just a little for snap ring to fit in correct slot. Do I have to loosen up the bolt to be able to pound the torsion bar forward, or can I just jack up the front & try pounding the torsion bar forward without undoing everything on that side?

 

I'm feeling I'm gunna have to undo everything on that side....

 

Thanks for the imput!

[sewebster]

So, you mean that you reinstalled the t-bar, then tightened up the anchor bolt to ride height before you installed the snap ring? Oops. I guess you could try hammering it forward, but it would be better to do unloaded. Jacking will remove some of the load, but not all. If you use an impact gun it does not take too long to turn the anchor bolt.

[94 Pathy]

Yes, I was in a hurry. That's what I used this time around. Lots quicker! I'll just jack it up, unload the adjusting bolt & pop it in place, install the snap ring, & then tighten the bolt. Thanks!

[94 Pathy]

Okay,

 

I loosened everything up & redid everything for the torsion bar. Lift is finished! I bed lined the front & rear bumpers. I put those back on & going to sand down the surface rust on the PreRunner Bar & bed line that. Once that is dry, put it on the bumper & add the lights. Then I'm also going to paint the grille & fender flares again & reinstall those also. Only thing I need to get done before snow flyes is get enough help to get body lift on & get new exhaust. Then I need to help the wife get an off-roader & lift it.

 

Peace out Everybody!

[sewebster]

Nice.

[94 Pathy]

Here's the pisser.....

 

Get the lift done, bumpers & prerunner bar, & fender flares done & head to get an alignment. Well, I should be thankful that the guy @ the shop was honest & told me he wasn't going to do it cause he wouldn't get an accurate alignment done cause the DARN UCA bushings were shot/loose. Too much play. Wish I would've noticed that before I put them on. So, I'm ordering all new for both sides & will be replacing them. Thinking about putting some Heavy Duty Upper balls joints in while I'm doing that. Might do lower also. Depends on how ambitious I feel. Hell, I need to do a new CV boot also.

 

Shoot me now!

[sewebster]

Apparently lower is waaaay more annoying. I think to do the uppers you just disconnect the upper ball joint and pop it off. No messing with the t-bars etc. Might as well do your CV while you're at it, just need to take the shock off as well.