Cranking torsion bars

RT Mark · Mar 21, 2006

IndyDurango said:
RT Mark said:

So how do we lower the rear end of the Durango?

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Opposite of what you'd think, I think. I recall something about adding blocks.

IndyD

Okay,

What blocks does one get, and how much does it lower the D? Are there any ill effects? I have Bilsteins, and really don't want to make the ride any more jarring than it already is.

Neil · Mar 21, 2006

You need to check what axle you have. Durangos are built with two different size axles. 3" and 3 1/2. It doesn't matter if it's 2wd, 4x4 or R/T. I used a steel lowering block kit by DJM. It was the 1" steel block kit for the Dakota R/T. The Dak R/T has the heavy duty axle which is 3 1/2" dia. The 3 1/2 has a 12 bolt octagon shaped differential cover. The 3" has a 10 bolt cover. Or measure the distance between the U-bolts. The 3 1/2" inch U-bolts are also a bit larger in diameter so the shock plate holes need to be enlarged a bit. 3 1/2" block kits are tough to find. I don't have the part number with me I got it through stylinconcepts.com.

There are also a ton of posts on Dodgetalk. Search on Neil F. and blocks

IndyDurango · Mar 21, 2006

Re: well

FSTDANGO3 said:
And yes Indy, we heard you?twice
Steve
DOC Pres

One for each? er? nevermind.

IndyD

BigRick01R/T · Mar 21, 2006

Next dumb question. Where's the adjusting bolts located? anyone have a pic they could show me?

Anthony · Mar 21, 2006

Hey Rick here's a pic.

The torsion bar bolt is located right under the driver and pass seats. You can't miss it!!

BigRick01R/T · Mar 21, 2006

So I thing what my problem is is that I'm lookin g for one bolt only. There's a bolt for each side isn't it?! If so I found them and sprayed them up. Thanks for all the help

jweltch · Mar 22, 2006

I cranked mine down 2 full turns each, which theoretically is 1/2", to try to level it a bit. It didn't seem to make much difference so I'm going to go further. How far can we crank these down before we start riding on the bump stops? I noticed my bumpstops are almost 1.5" (or more) tall. Can they just be cut with a hacksaw?

Neil · Mar 22, 2006

The bump stops can be cut with anything. I use a course dry wall saw to just rip giht through them.

FSTDANGO3 · Mar 22, 2006

I have seen where Bumpstops were cut before or replaced with Urethane flat Bump stops after lowering torsion bars.
Each Full turn either clockwise or counter clockwise is 1/4" movement.
Don't forget as I stated above you're supposed to always end torsion bar adjustment on the tighten mode.
SO for a 1" drop turn bolts counterclockwise 6 full rounds then tighten up 1 full round.
For 2" drop turn bolts counterclockwise 9 full rounds then tighten 1 full round
make sure as you're loosening the bolt you keep an eye on the amount of thread you have left so you don't back all the way out.
Steve
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Cranking torsion bars

RT Mark

Neil

IndyDurango

BigRick01R/T

Anthony

BigRick01R/T

jweltch

Neil

FSTDANGO3

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