Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

Torsion bar sag and aftermarket keys, not the usual questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-05-2015
optikal illushun's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Coal Region, MTC to be exact...heart of the coal region.
Posts: 2,232
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Torsion bar sag and aftermarket keys, not the usual questions

My gals 04 edge was just in for an allignment and to have some new tires mounted. The shop said the allignment isnt set right (camber is out of spec, negative both sides) because the torsion bar adjustment bolts are maxed on the drivers side (i think). He mentioned using aftermarket keys to back the bolts out to factory spec and then tweak for proper allignment. Before you jump down my throat about how bar they are, i know they arent much good but for a twmporary fix until the funds are available for coilovers its the only option i have.

Anyone experience this before? I dont wanna wear a new set of tires and if they work for a temporary fix im all for it. Coilovers are definatly on the list of to dos just need to save for them.
 
  #2  
Old 10-05-2015
vista4.0's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Beaver Falls, PA
Posts: 2,844
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
My gals 04 edge was just in for an allignment and to have some new tires mounted. The shop said the allignment isnt set right (camber is out of spec, negative both sides) because the torsion bar adjustment bolts are maxed on the drivers side (i think). He mentioned using aftermarket keys to back the bolts out to factory spec and then tweak for proper allignment. Before you jump down my throat about how bar they are, i know they arent much good but for a twmporary fix until the funds are available for coilovers its the only option i have.

Anyone experience this before? I dont wanna wear a new set of tires and if they work for a temporary fix im all for it. Coilovers are definatly on the list of to dos just need to save for them.
Almost cheaper to pick up a set of new "used" bars. Can get them for a decent price usually. Hell i have a set of B bars and 1 bars sitting in the garage. Also have a set of lift keys that I used for the same purpose you are wanting just sitting out there.
 
  #3  
Old 10-07-2015
optikal illushun's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Coal Region, MTC to be exact...heart of the coal region.
Posts: 2,232
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Would u want to sell the keys? Allignment shop said keys are easier to install and i dont have time to do it so thats what we decided on. She doesnt drive it to far daily so any excessive wear isnt a concern.
 
  #4  
Old 10-07-2015
RazorsEDGE's Avatar
There's no lifeguard in the gene pool
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Why not get some cam bolts for the upper arms?
 
  #5  
Old 10-08-2015
vista4.0's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Beaver Falls, PA
Posts: 2,844
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
could do that too. That should get it close depending how far out your camber is.
 
  #6  
Old 10-09-2015
morris's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: South Detroit.
Posts: 7,841
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by optikal illushun
Would u want to sell the keys? Allignment shop said keys are easier to install and i dont have time to do it so thats what we decided on. She doesnt drive it to far daily so any excessive wear isnt a concern.
They're saying that cuz they sell them. They'll make a good couple bucks off you.

To get the bars out from under your truck, you need to remove the keys. It's not any harder. Once the keys (stock or aftermarket) are out, it's nothing to pull the bars.

I also have a set of 1's. But I'm in Canada.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
01RangerEdge
OLD - Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
7
01-10-2013 05:01 AM
imprezu
OLD - Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
7
10-18-2010 11:31 PM
Riceman
Suspension Tech
26
04-16-2009 04:55 PM
madripor
Interior Semi-Tech
23
01-10-2008 06:18 AM
FMD
General Ford Ranger Discussion
6
03-12-2007 12:20 PM



Quick Reply: Torsion bar sag and aftermarket keys, not the usual questions



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:35 PM.