Torsion Bar adjustment?

JohnD · 01-30-2007, 05:43 PM

I have a 2004 2500HD and I replaced the 245/75/16's with new 285/75/16's on 16x8's. I have front wheel rub. Is it recommended to raise the front end by adjusting the torsion bars? Will this work? What are the pros and cons of doing so?

mrjohnwayne · 01-30-2007, 06:42 PM

it'll work for about an inch adjustment. anything over you'll be putting a lot of stress on the stock set up and you'll alsoe need an alignment

JohnD · 01-30-2007, 06:55 PM

I definitely plan for the alignment and will give the adjustment a try. I just don't know if the one inch difference will give me the clearance needed on the front side where the wheel rub is the worst. It only happens on the backside when the tires are turned all the way to the left or right.

PickUpGirl787 · 01-31-2007, 06:15 AM

My neighbor had his tortion bars adjusted and he amazingly got really close to 2 inches instantly doesnt take more than 15 minutes and that's if youve never done it before. Just remember to count the turns you make to each side so that your truck isnt sitting loppsided!

JohnD · 01-31-2007, 11:20 AM

I am having them adjusted today and will check for tire fit tomorrow with the 285's.

01-30-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
JohnD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Torsion Bar adjustment? I have a 2004 2500HD and I replaced the 245/75/16's with new 285/75/16's on 16x8's. I have front wheel rub. Is it recommended to raise the front end by adjusting the torsion bars? Will this work? What are the pros and cons of doing so?

01-30-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,117	it'll work for about an inch adjustment. anything over you'll be putting a lot of stress on the stock set up and you'll alsoe need an alignment __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-31-2007, 06:15 AM	#4
PickUpGirl787 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 705	My neighbor had his tortion bars adjusted and he amazingly got really close to 2 inches instantly doesnt take more than 15 minutes and that's if youve never done it before. Just remember to count the turns you make to each side so that your truck isnt sitting loppsided! __________________ Ashley My first truck was a 1988 Chevy 1500 with the 305 My new truck is a 1997 GMC 1500 with the 350

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01-30-2007, 06:55 PM	#3
JohnD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	I definitely plan for the alignment and will give the adjustment a try. I just don't know if the one inch difference will give me the clearance needed on the front side where the wheel rub is the worst. It only happens on the backside when the tires are turned all the way to the left or right.

01-31-2007, 11:20 AM	#5
JohnD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	I am having them adjusted today and will check for tire fit tomorrow with the 285's.