If you ever need to replace your torsion bars, replace hardware, replace lower control arms, or raise or liver your 4X4, this video is for you! Perform an alignment after adjusting any suspension components!
Very cool video. I really like the tool box setup. Currently lifting my 2001 frontier and needed some insight on the torsion bars. Thank you for making this video. 🙌
I'm having a hay day working on my Used new to me Xterra. I am impressed with it's build quality. Thanks for the information. Also... We used gloves just like those in the Army (nomex)
If you offroad ideally those anchors are flush with the cross member or even up inside as they will be a risk of getting caught and hung up on and damaged
Nice video. The one thing that might have made things easier is that whenever I get used hardware to use on my vehicles I clean the threads on the bolts using a die and clean the threads using a tap. I do that whenever I take something apart too. It restores the threads to near original condition to compensate for stretch where the nut was stressing that area of the threads, clears away corrosion, and ( when appropriate) allows for proper torque when using a torque wrench.
They are similar to OEM and seem to be holding up to above normal wear and tear. I drive this truck 60 miles a day with 33” wheels. No leaks, and are still tight. I’ve put around 20,000 miles on them already.
If you look at time mark 3:10, I show you the indexing of your torsion bar. If you have to re-index those, you move 1 spline lower or higher depending how tight you want the suspension and how far down you want the torsion adjusters protruding from the frame rails.
From the shots you gave that looks a LOT like a 1st gen nissan pathfinder/terrano's frame. Do you happen to know how similar they are with 1 gen xterra? Or at least the bulky things like torsion bars, control arms and that kind of stuff.
The way I cross-reference things is through the AutoZone app. I just type in different models to see if the part numbers match up. Yes, most items are the same with the 97 Pathfinder and up for engine and other things.
The toolbox didn’t come like this, I had to fabricate the foam myself. My buddy had some kids play mats he was getting rid of and it was the perfect material to use for this. I linked a video how to do this below. It takes time and planning, but it is the best way! OCD Toolbox How to! Build the Perfect Toolbox. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cVkd0ErYWKg.html
Should be same process, they will likely use the factory mounts unless it is a bit extreme. Be careful with body lift, the tubing on the passenger side wheel well gets stressed easily. I had to take my tubing out of the factory plastic carriers.
You can remove that side as well, but either way you will need to accomplish all of the steps shown in the video in order to release the shaft from the rear splines. if you are removing a bent or damaged shaft and want to reuse the rear adjuster and front mounts, i would use a punch to drive the splined shaft out of the adjuster through the access windows of the adjuster. Of course, the front mount must be free in order to drive the shaft out of the adjuster.
I would increase or decrease tension rather than re-indexing. If you are bottomed-out or topped-out on your adjustments is when I would attempt a re-index.
@@ijfim yea im lifting it and its max to were upper control arm is touching the bump stop and wonder would re-index make it give more clearance to the bump stop
@hmongboy9161 worth a try, this video shows how to release and engage the torque arm, but it is up to you where you want to align the splines for your application. I suggest only raising by 1 spline. It will make a big difference.
This is how NOT to index your torsion bars. This is how to temporarily install torsion bars so you can take it to a shop and pay someone who knows what theyre doing to correct it Those anchors need to sit in the frame. If your suspension fully bottoms out your anchors are going to turn slightly and that setup can snag on a rock, pothole, curb etc. you can total your suspension and truck. Please do it right and make a new video for your viewers.
Tried it without lubing the adjuster bolts first and it shaved the threads. I recommend the manual method so you can feel if it’s binding to add lube or not.
@@ijfim iv done them heaps of times with a rattle gun and not once sheared one off. If the threads shear off using that then it needed replacing anyway. But yes I guess if your bolts are not great and you don't have access to new ones then manual might help feel it before it's too late 👍🏻
