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**slepysal** · 03-31-2007, 04:17 PM

well I finaly got the old springs off. They look like 1 ton coils !! Name: coils.jpg
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Here is a before
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and with front torison barrs addjusted only

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and with the rear coils

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I also primerd the top white Thanks for all the help

desertrat · 03-31-2007, 04:50 PM

looking good, I like the white top!

Eliasj123 · 03-31-2007, 06:36 PM

Very cool.. I like that height..

How much drop is that??

Elias

**ChiefRocka** · 03-31-2007, 08:45 PM

Hey...that school looks familar ?!?!

Truck looks good, man

John

19GMC63 · 03-31-2007, 08:53 PM

lookin good, I kinda like the raked version better.

**slepysal** · 04-01-2007, 02:16 AM

Thanks I cranked down the torsion bars about 4 inches up front, and the
rear coils ( off of a jeep thanks to zeliterusmc's tip) droped it about 3", but the rear coil assist hd shocks lifted it a bit. Still has a slight rake.
Chief the Schol is Casell , your typical east side school!!!

**ChiefRocka** · 04-01-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

Thanks I cranked down the torsion bars about 4 inches up front, and the
rear coils ( off of a jeep thanks to zeliterusmc's tip) droped it about 3", but the rear coil assist hd shocks lifted it a bit. Still has a slight rake.
Chief the Schol is Casell , your typical east side school!!!

Guys watch out for Slepy...I knew he was an Eastsider !!!!

J/K

Serioously...Looks good

John

Sillyoldman · 04-01-2007, 10:46 AM

How do you adjust torsion bars?

**slepysal** · 04-01-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

How do you adjust torsion bars?

Do it on level ground . The first thing
is to soak them with PB blaster. Jack up the truck, this will remove the tension off of them. Then just lossen them by turning them counter clock wise. Loosen them up the same amount to keep it level.
I mesured both sides before and after to assure it was level. It is real easy

Thanks John!! Too funny .

salazar44 · 05-20-2008, 04:59 PM

Im dumb... what does adjusting the torsion bars do?

1966-Suburban-V-8 · 05-20-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by salazar44

Im dumb... what does adjusting the torsion bars do?

It lowers the front by changing the spring rate to a softer setting. Just like putting the softer (smaller dia.) coils out back.

Dan

salazar44 · 05-20-2008, 05:59 PM

So if I took 1 full coil off the front already would it be safe to mess with a torsion bar adjustment? I dont want it all out of wack, but I would like 1 more inch of drop.

Does anyone have a how to on this?

Frizzle Fry · 05-20-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by salazar44

So if I took 1 full coil off the front already would it be safe to mess with a torsion bar adjustment? I dont want it all out of wack, but I would like 1 more inch of drop.

Does anyone have a how to on this?

If you cut your coils then you don't have torsion bars. Torsion bars are 60-62 only.

salazar44 · 05-20-2008, 07:02 PM

DOH!!!... this is like the vw's???

03-31-2007, 04:17 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	rear springs done. well I finaly got the old springs off. They look like 1 ton coils !! Here is a before and with front torison barrs addjusted only and with the rear coils I also primerd the top white Thanks for all the help Last edited by slepysal; 11-19-2008 at 02:27 PM.

03-31-2007, 04:50 PM	#2
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: rear springs done. looking good, I like the white top!

03-31-2007, 06:36 PM	#3
Eliasj123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 108	Re: rear springs done. Very cool.. I like that height.. How much drop is that?? Elias

03-31-2007, 08:45 PM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: rear springs done. Hey...that school looks familar ?!?! Truck looks good, man John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-31-2007, 08:53 PM	#5
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: rear springs done. lookin good, I kinda like the raked version better.

04-01-2007, 02:16 AM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: rear springs done. Thanks I cranked down the torsion bars about 4 inches up front, and the rear coils ( off of a jeep thanks to zeliterusmc's tip) droped it about 3", but the rear coil assist hd shocks lifted it a bit. Still has a slight rake. Chief the Schol is Casell , your typical east side school!!!

04-01-2007, 10:46 AM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: rear springs done. How do you adjust torsion bars? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-20-2008, 04:59 PM	#10
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: rear springs done. Im dumb... what does adjusting the torsion bars do? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-20-2008, 05:59 PM	#12
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: rear springs done. So if I took 1 full coil off the front already would it be safe to mess with a torsion bar adjustment? I dont want it all out of wack, but I would like 1 more inch of drop. Does anyone have a how to on this? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-20-2008, 07:02 PM	#14
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: rear springs done. DOH!!!... this is like the vw's??? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com



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