Winding up front torsion bars kzn130

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Winding up front torsion bars kzn130

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Hi,

When winding up the torsion bars on a kzn130 surf, do you just raise the front end and wind the bolts clockwise until the desired height is reached?

Is it worth getting chunkier aftermarket torisons as well?

Thanks.
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Yes, unless the bolts run out of adjustment. Then you need to re-index them. I'd say unless you're into jumping it a lot, the stock bars will be ok.
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How do you re-index them?

I just want to level the truck out, wouldn't be doing anything to rough on them..
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take weight off front suspension unbolt bars remove them turn them one notch on the spline back up(keeping the wishbone in original place). put back in
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So i turn them 1 notch towards the engine?
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Also make sure when you adjust them you do jack the car up or the bolts will stretch, also be sure to clean/lube then up, or theyll jam up.

Aftermarket torsions are good, but only really nesc if your putting a bar and winch on. they have a tendancy to "porpoise" through/into things.
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If it has a front sway bar disconect it so that you get both sides the same. The sway bar will try and even everything out which can lead to some handling issues
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Be aware that winding the torsion bars up too far reduces your wheel/ suspension down travel, and puts greater stress on your cv's
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