4runner torson bars

[88pajero]

I want to wind my torson bars in my 4runner as I have just put 2in lift springs in the rear. Is it as straight forwards as turning the bolt on the end of the bar or do you have to loosen the nut on the end of the bolt first?

[icrawl]

loosen lock nut first then tighten other one , jack front of car first to do this , make sure you count the amount of turns so as you get the same amonunt of lift on both sides , then turn drivers side another extra turn so as to allow for drivers weight

[904Runa]

Old models had locknuts on the adjusting bolts. The newer models didn't. To give you an idea mine is Nov 89 build and doesn't have the locknuts.

If you have the newer model, you will need a ring spanner on the nut to stop it from turning whilst you turn the bolt head otherwise it obviously just spins around doing nothing.

But before all that check that you can even turn the adjusting bolts. Being under the car and hardly ever moving means that they are most likely seized. So use plenty of WD40. Better yet get some new ones before you start, that way if you snap them its not a hassle. And not a bad idea to put a bit of wood or some insulator between the floor of the cabin and the bolt end. There have been a few stories where the bolts have snapped when being tightened and punched a hole in the floor.

[v6hilux]

When you adjust the t/bars, be careful as the bolts could snap and penetrate the floor. Use some wood to prevent a new hole in the floor if they snap.

Soak the bolts ant the nuts in fine oil over night before attempting it.

You will need a wheel alignment when you alter the static ride height with the IFS.

If you wind up the T/bars, you will loose down travel in the suspension, so why not fit some BJ Spacers to gain the height and retain the down travel.