1 Fast SS Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Does anyone know what the purpose of this cross member bar is for? It has two ajustable bolts on the bottom of ach side of the cross member. There is a bar attached to each ajustible bolt that goes to the front of the truck. Does this adjust something? I noticed that one bolt is about a 1/4 in. lower than the other one. I'm wondering if this would adjust the lean in my truck somehow. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 it is for your torsion bars, U cant see them in the picture. I gues I dint realize the 2wd used torsion spring suspension? huh. Cool. Those bolt's adjust your ride heaght. Measure your front end on each side. if there even no adj. needed. ~Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chpspecial Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thats the cross member that holds the torsion bars. The torsion bars are the ones connected to the front A arms, and are what hold your truck up. These trucks don't have springs. Yes those bolts will adjust ride height, but I would take it to a professional to do it. you can be seriously hurt if you don't know what your doing, and it doesn't sound like you do. no offense but no need to see somebody hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Will it adjust the truck from leaning on one side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Will it adjust the truck from leaning on one side? if the lean is in the front, = Yes ~Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Nope, in the back. Oh well, thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bowtie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 The VHO and Vortec Max 4x2 trucks from 2004-2006 ALL have the torsion bar front suspension as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Will it adjust the truck from leaning on one side? NOPE.....you need swaybars for the front and back to get rid of the sloppy leaning/swaying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 how would a sway bar adjust ride height? yes it does get rid of body roll like you are saying, but its not gunna drop his truck down on one side. if your truck has never been in a wreck, and your suspension is stock..... get some small 1/4" spacers for the rear leaf perch. basically you would place one on the lower side, until you were satisfied with it. i use these on trucks that are lowered with leafs, to get the exact customer desired height. i actually am running 1/2" spacers on my SS to keep it from tucking. shoot me a PM, ill be happy to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) how would a sway bar adjust ride height? yes it does get rid of body roll like you are saying, but its not gunna drop his truck down on one side. if your truck has never been in a wreck, and your suspension is stock..... get some small 1/4" spacers for the rear leaf perch. basically you would place one on the lower side, until you were satisfied with it. i use these on trucks that are lowered with leafs, to get the exact customer desired height. i actually am running 1/2" spacers on my SS to keep it from tucking. shoot me a PM, ill be happy to help you ooops i didnt ready his post correctly my bad....... Edited January 8, 2008 by 12'SROCK (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 So your talking about the "leaf perch", is that on top of the leaf springs, and under the "U bolts" where the axle sits on top the plate? I've had my old truck shimmed before, and they shimmed the frame to the bed. The only bad part about that, is that you can see the difference from the bumper to the tailgate, but it evened out the lean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan23 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Still with the lean huh? All I can say is good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavydigger Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) dont turn ur torsion down too far and plan on racing. if its awd that is. sick truck by the way Edited January 12, 2008 by heavydigger (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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