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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 22:15 Post subject: L300 torsion bars |
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while looking under my van the other day i noticed that the torsion bars are wound right up as high as they can go does this mean that they need replacing? as my passenger side is about 1/2 inch lower then the drivers side..
thanks _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 23:01 Post subject: |
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You should be able to re-index the bars. That means removing the adjuster arm from the splined end of the bar, rotating it by a couple of splines and putting it back on. Easier said than done, but then gives you renewed adjustment. What are your hub centre-to-wheelarch dimensions (vertical)? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 23:08 Post subject: |
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thanks, the vertical measurement is 22 inch . when removing the adjuster arm is it under tension? _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 23:16 Post subject: |
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Needs to be fully jacked up, at front with hubs "hanging", and adjusters fully unwound. so the adjuster bolts are not under tension. I have never done this. 22" is 560mm. I believe standard is 530mm, so why don't you just lower the high side by 1/2"? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 23:18 Post subject: |
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PS I take it your rear left side is equally down? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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grib
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 23:28 Post subject: |
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i will measure the rest tomorrow when i can get on the flat. how do you change the height on the back? _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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andyman
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 23:40 Post subject: |
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Not so easy. You would have to remove the spring, get it heated and retempered in the right shape. Job for a skilled blacksmith. Check the "eyes" are not distorted, or the bushes badly worn. Nearside gets the most hammer, - from gutters and drains and the weight leaning that way due to road camber. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 18:14 Post subject: |
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i measured the other wheels and all are at 510mm so a bit low but i think there is not mush point in resetting the torsion bars unless i am redoing the rear springs other wise it will be high at the front. _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 20:02 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Not so easy. You would have to remove the spring, get it heated and retempered in the right shape. |
I can re-set Leaf Springs cold, no heat, no hammering needed.
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grib
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 20:54 Post subject: |
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how do you re set leaf springs cold ? is it easy? _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 21:20 Post subject: |
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I did it years ago, on me Ford Corsair,
Had been mini cabbing with the car, the extra loads with people + loads O luggage, + some nutcase of a driver - What
made the springs sag.
Found it quite easy. All that is needed, a decent bench vice and 3 short bars of steel.
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NikTheGreek
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 13:55 Post subject: |
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PinkPig wrote: |
I'm going to be re-indexing mine tomorrow - will take some photos and write up some notes |
_________________ Mitsos (my car) is a
LHD 4WD L300 1991
4D56 TD - Manual Transmission.
English is not my native language, so please feel free to correct any wrong spelling or syntax errors in my posts. |
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 16:36 Post subject: |
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There is a post by Mystery Machine (Bruce) on doing them. The photos and instructions may be helpful.
See:- http://www.MDOCUK.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=132692
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PinkPig Lifetime member
Joined: 05 Aug 2004 Posts: 2720 Location: Southampton, UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:37 Post subject: L300 Torsion Bar Adjustment |
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Here's some photos of the adjuster after sliding it off the torsion bar a bit.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hJDqWSUM1YsSZxrg8
I did it much the same as Bruce's (Mystery Machine) post.
1. Cut the upper rubber bumper stop in half
2. Jack up the van (chock the wheels and make safe etc)
3. Wedge some wood or other spacers in the lower bump stop gap and lower the car on the jack until it is the right height/lift. Adjust the number of blocks until approx right height.
4. Get it back on the jack and axle stands so it is safe and the blocks are just pinched in the lower bump stop gap
5. Undo the adjuster lock nut and the main adjuster nut completely
6. You can now move the adjuster bolt to one side, pull back the rubber dust cover and slide the adjuster off the torsion bar. Move it round a couple of splines and put it back on.
7. Put the adjuster bolt back in place and put on the spacer and do up the nuts.
8. Do up the nut until the wood blocks become loose and you should be approx the right height as a starting point.
9. Put it all back together, drive round the block to settle, then do the finer adjustment on level ground
10. Do up the lock nut! _________________ The PINK PIG!
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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:12 Post subject: |
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Thanks pink pig thats great really useful. _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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