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PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:08 am 
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Can someone please tell me how to lower my front suspension 1974 model luv


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:58 am 
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easy! just adgust the torsion bars. depending on how much you want to lower it, take off the rear adjuster and rotate it a few clicks on the spline that way the bolt still sits in the same spot. (it will all make sense when you have a look at it) all the adjustmens are under the centre of the cab behind the cross member
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 7:37 pm 
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Cheers Mate


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 8:57 pm 
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when you change the suspension gemetry that much (over an inch) you'll need to get the front end re-aligned.

hate to give ya bad news but if the handling gets all weird when u drop the front end it's acualy an easy fix.

good luck ....and how much are you trying to drop it?

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:37 pm 
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I've herd everyone say that you would need to get a front end alignment but I dropped mine 2.75 inches in the front and it drive perfectly straight when I let go of the wheel. Not saying that you shouldn't though.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 2:04 am 
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I also followed the repair manual's procedure for adjusting the ride height. It says to loosen the strut bars (they go from lower A-arms to the front corners of the frame) and then retorque them when finished. I did need an alignment when finished though. You might get it to track straight, but it will VERY likely wear tires funny like outside edge more than inside.


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