Symptoms
A front end that has settled or sits lower than the rear, or new tires that need more clearance.
The fix, step by step
- Each torsion bar has an adjuster bolt under the truck, one per side.
- Turn them evenly and measure both sides, keeping some rake, since IH8MUD members point out the 100 handles best with the rear a little higher.
- Clean and anti-seize the adjuster threads.
- If you need real lift or more load capacity, fit uprated torsion bars and matching rear coils, then align.
Tools & part numbers
- Socket and long extension
- tape measure
- anti-seize
- Old Man Emu torsion bars (303001) and rear coils (2865) if upgrading.
Where to buy the parts
Dobinsons torsion bars (pair), 100 Series/LX470 (DOBTB591600)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
OME stock/light-load replacement kit with torsion bars (listed as ≈1.5 in lift), 1998–2007 100/LX470 (OME100STKTOR)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.