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Re: Suspension/Steering Questions
Few more questions related to torsion bar adjustment and tie rods.
Left-side upper ball joint bad (replaced w/ moog)
Left-side upper control arm bushings bad (replaced w/ energy suspension)
Left-side sway bar end links almost non-existent (replaced w/ energy suspension)
While disassembled, also replaced lower ball joint, lower control arm bushings, and installed new KYB shocks (oem was on marginal side).
Right-side was still in fair condition on all parts but bought everything for both sides including the sway bar bushings.
Noticed that left torsion bar adjustment screw is almost fully bottomed out, while the right side is barely half way screwed in - no doubt the reason the right-side front of the vehicle is almost 1-1/2 inches higher than the left.
I believe the "misadjustment" on the torsion bar caused earlier failure of the suspension components (ball joint, control arm bushing, sway bar end links) on the left-side and want to "reset" to factory ride height BEFORE getting an alignment. I also suspect a lazy tech used the torsion bar for alignment instead of the upper control arm cams. In any case, what is the factory specified ride height?
Also, since the tie rod ends look to be in good shape, I was contemplating only installing new Energy Suspension Tie Rod Boots. Has anyone used these with success?
Thanks for the help.
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