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> Front end rebuild. Some BTDT advice please, indexing torsion bar ???
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post Nov 25 2012, 03:44 PM
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So i am on the final leg of my front end rebuild. Is there a sequence to install. Currently the front drop link sway bars are attached to the control arms. The following needs to be install.

1. Torsion bar end caps
2. Attach strut to the ball joint with the wedge bolt
3. Attach the top 3 hex bolts on the strut

I know its simple but i woud hate to do it 2x and have to knock out that wedge bolt or something

Thanks in advance.

Oh if you know any good threads to install/adjust the torsion bars it would appreciated. Sorry search is not my friend
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post Nov 26 2012, 07:57 AM
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"Indexing" is merely trying to make the torsional force of the torsion bars equal side to side.

With the front end assembled, save for the torsion bar caps, one places a pry bar through the lower control arm. You then apply force in a downward motion to fully extend the strut assembly. The torsion bar cap is then put into place with the adjustment arm as close to the top of the housing as possible. This ensures that the torsional twist of the torsion bar is equal side to side.

That said, the cap can be placed in most any position you choose depending upon how low you want the front end. The idea is to keep them equal side to side as far as position in the housing.
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