TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
#11
02-17-2006, 03:22 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
ORIGINAL: shortbus
it's pretty simple, and even though its a GM product, i doubt you'll find anything that will make it fall apart. the torsion bar runs from the bottom A-arm on your front suspension, back to around the center of the chassis. if you take a look underneath, you'll see a long bar, about 1 1/2 inches diameter. both ends are hex shaped, one slides in the a-arm up front, the other has a key on it with a tab sticking out. the adjuster bolt pushes the tab, applying more twist to the bar and causing it to push down on the a-arm, basically pushing the wheel down away from the body. there's a cross member running side to side in the middle of the chassis that the keys/adjustments sit in. there's only one bolt in line with each torsion bar, so you won't get confused. it's standard thread, not reverse for one side or anything, so a good ratchet will work. just take the weight off the front of the vehicle. or, if you're lazy like me, use a breaker bar and just put some muscle in it. just keep track of the number of turns so you do each side the same. don't worry if the amount of bolt sticking out isn't the same, it should have been adjusted from the factory to be level.
i had never done it before either, but it's really easy, i'm sure you can do it.[sm=signs003.gif]
it's pretty simple, and even though its a GM product, i doubt you'll find anything that will make it fall apart. the torsion bar runs from the bottom A-arm on your front suspension, back to around the center of the chassis. if you take a look underneath, you'll see a long bar, about 1 1/2 inches diameter. both ends are hex shaped, one slides in the a-arm up front, the other has a key on it with a tab sticking out. the adjuster bolt pushes the tab, applying more twist to the bar and causing it to push down on the a-arm, basically pushing the wheel down away from the body. there's a cross member running side to side in the middle of the chassis that the keys/adjustments sit in. there's only one bolt in line with each torsion bar, so you won't get confused. it's standard thread, not reverse for one side or anything, so a good ratchet will work. just take the weight off the front of the vehicle. or, if you're lazy like me, use a breaker bar and just put some muscle in it. just keep track of the number of turns so you do each side the same. don't worry if the amount of bolt sticking out isn't the same, it should have been adjusted from the factory to be level.
i had never done it before either, but it's really easy, i'm sure you can do it.[sm=signs003.gif]
#13
02-17-2006, 03:40 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
i don't know that i'd go to the dealer for an alignment, but it would be necessary after an adjustment. no need to tell the dealer why you want/need an alignment, just say it pulls one way or another.
#14
02-17-2006, 04:39 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
Hi all, I adjusted my T-bar 2-1/2 turns (clockwise). Very easy , Floor jack under front end crossmember, Get front tires off the ground. Mark the adjustment bolt located under driver and passen. seat area (under truck) I used a Sharpie and marked bolt and surrounding metal with a line. 2-1/2 turns is a inch and a quarter lift. Its not quite level but the stinkbug look is gone now. Put it on my buddies rack and checked front end. Didnt even bother adjusting anything. Very slight diff. My ProComps 315/75R/16's (35's) fit with a slight rub on sway bar on full right wheel lock. Heres some pics of how it looks now. Dark night shot is a buddies rig with stock 31's. Sorry about the shot , but you can see the difference kinda. Hope this helps.... See ya
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#15
02-17-2006, 04:47 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
so you have 35 on there how does the truck run in power
#17
02-17-2006, 05:22 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
ORIGINAL: StarsnBars
Hi all, I adjusted my T-bar 2-1/2 turns (clockwise). Very easy , Floor jack under front end crossmember, Get front tires off the ground. Mark the adjustment bolt located under driver and passen. seat area (under truck) I used a Sharpie and marked bolt and surrounding metal with a line. 2-1/2 turns is a inch and a quarter lift. Its not quite level but the stinkbug look is gone now. Put it on my buddies rack and checked front end. Didnt even bother adjusting anything. Very slight diff. My ProComps 315/75R/16's (35's) fit with a slight rub on sway bar on full right wheel lock. Heres some pics of how it looks now. Dark night shot is a buddies rig with stock 31's. Sorry about the shot , but you can see the difference kinda. Hope this helps.... See ya
Hi all, I adjusted my T-bar 2-1/2 turns (clockwise). Very easy , Floor jack under front end crossmember, Get front tires off the ground. Mark the adjustment bolt located under driver and passen. seat area (under truck) I used a Sharpie and marked bolt and surrounding metal with a line. 2-1/2 turns is a inch and a quarter lift. Its not quite level but the stinkbug look is gone now. Put it on my buddies rack and checked front end. Didnt even bother adjusting anything. Very slight diff. My ProComps 315/75R/16's (35's) fit with a slight rub on sway bar on full right wheel lock. Heres some pics of how it looks now. Dark night shot is a buddies rig with stock 31's. Sorry about the shot , but you can see the difference kinda. Hope this helps.... See ya
#18
02-17-2006, 07:26 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
Didnt really notice a difference in take off but I dont mash it much. I put a Magnaflow exhaust on it but no air intake upgrade yet. Heres a couple more pics. Factory 33's next to the new 35's
#19
02-17-2006, 10:37 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
The tires are much wider they fit the factory rims ok
looks like those mud flap will do you no good now
looks like those mud flap will do you no good now
#20
02-17-2006, 11:01 PM
RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT
Yea, the rims were no problem, and yes the mud flaps pretty much dont do much. They deflect alittle. Im looking for some fender flares. I called Bushwacker a couple times and they said they dont have anything in the works for the H3.[:'(] Ill tell ya those Extreme's really do a job in the snow and off road. Did a trout fishing trip a week ago and got into some pretty extreme wheelin. The H3 is truly amazing. Kinda forgot why I went fishing. It was mostly workin the trails and seeing how dirty I could get my rig.
