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Gavin
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2009
18:43:30
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I am about to purchase some new tires, but in order to ge them i have to crank the torsion bars. I need instructions on how to do that. Like where the bolt it located to tighten. Thanks, i have a 2004 Dodge Dakota, it is awd.
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mario
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2009
02:06:52
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OK soooo hopefully you know this is kinda a dumb question,...BUT since im not and A$$ im gonna help u out, hopefully you know what the torsion bar is, follow that bar towards the rear untill it ends you will find two bolts, one at the end of each bar. lift the front end with floor jack so tires hang. measure distance from floor to bottom of tire. tighten bolts as far as they will go but still making sure the tires remain equal distance from the floor, then GET AN ALIGNMENT or else you new tires will be garbage. THIS is kinda a shortend version but you should be able to figure it out its not difficult at all.
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Walt
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3/16/2009
08:00:15
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Close, but not quite correct. You should adjust the bars with load on them so you can determine true ride height.
A number of years ago I posted a write up on the process, (as basically specified in the FSM with some additional info). Copy and past this into your browser.
http://www.walt-n-ingrid.com/modifications.html#Cranking%20Torsion%20Bars
It explains the
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Gavin
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3/17/2009
00:41:49
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Thanks for the help. Now it is sitting nice and level. Im about to throw on my new 33 inch nitto mud grapplers
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mario
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2009
23:48:26
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glad i could help
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calikota
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2009
09:00:57
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Hey Gavin,
I have an 04 also, once you get your tires on and check for rubbing, post back and let us know how they're treating you. Your rims are 16's so I'm wondering what metric size your going to end up getting. Unless I'm mistaken, I don't think they use "33"/standard measurements for anything that's a 16" rim, only 15's.
Thanks
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