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			Adjusting Your Torsion Bars
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        <b>Warning!</b>
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				You should be
        aware of the possible side effects that can be caused by adjusting your
        torsion bars.&nbsp; The author of this article or nissanoffroad.net is
        in no way suggesting that you should adjust your torsion bars.&nbsp;
        This article is&nbsp; being provided as a informative guide only.&nbsp;
        Height increases of approximately 2&quot; can be attained by adjusting
        the torsion bars but only at&nbsp; the risk of increased wear on
        suspension and&nbsp; drive train components.&nbsp; This could also void
        your factory warranty.&nbsp; The author or nissanoffroad.net assumes no responsibility
        for damages or injury that may occur if you should decide to attempt the
        process being described.
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     <div class=sub> Figure 1 </div>
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        Before you start make sure you vehicle is parked on level ground and
        take a measurement from the bottom of the frame directly behind the
        front tire to the ground.&nbsp; Do this on both sides of the vehicle and
        write the measurements down.
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        In order to safely adjust the bolts you must take most if not all of the
        weight off the front wheels of your vehicle.&nbsp; I jacked my truck to
        the point where the wheels where just about to come off of the ground.&nbsp;
        This will relieve most of the stress being placed on the torsion bars
        but it is also a good idea to lubricate the the bolts and nuts before
        turning them.&nbsp; Use WD-40 or a similar lubricant.
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      <div class=sub>Figure 2</div>
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        Using a 19mm box wrench loosen the lock nut located on the top of the
        Torsion Bar Adjustment Bolt.&nbsp; Loosen the lock nut a few turns.&nbsp;
        See Figure 2 and 3.&nbsp; Mark the head of the adjuster bolt head with a
        felt tipped pen so you can count the turns you put on the bolt.&nbsp;&nbsp;
        Use a 19mm wrench or socket turn the adjuster bolt clockwise.&nbsp; This will
        tighten the tension on your torsion bars.&nbsp; The nut below the lock
        nut is welded to the cross-member so you don't have to worry about
        holding it with a wrench&nbsp; Don't forget to count
        your turns.&nbsp; Repeat this process on both sides.&nbsp; I would start
        with about four turns
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      <div class=sub>Figure 3</div>
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        Lower your vehicle and drive it backwards or forwards about ten feet to
        let everything settle into place.&nbsp; Take a measurement from the same
        location you measured from earlier and make sure both sides are the same
        height.&nbsp; If the increase in height is to your satisfaction tighten
        the lock nut.&nbsp; If the height increase is not enough give the
        adjuster bolt a few additional turns.&nbsp; If you have any questions,
        comments or suggestions please feel free to email me
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