Torsion bars reindexed ad steering sorted!

AlexD333 · 04-04-2015, 00:03

So I paid a trip to Elty today who was kind enough to reindex the torsion bars for me, I also learnt how to adjust the torsion bars for future needs

After spraying the bars for 4 days they came off quite nicely indeed.

Here is a before shot

And here is the finished article

After we undid the old steering we wondered why it wouldn't budge, then we had a peek in, ahhhh....

After breaking it up it came out ok, bloody swamp

makeitfit · 04-04-2015, 00:30

Ha , that's one more mile to the gallon

elty001 · 04-04-2015, 07:52

I think this half the reason the front was sitting low

Banshee · 04-04-2015, 16:56

Did you do the inner tube trick with the grease packed in? Cable ties on both ends?

Makes tracking a lot easier when you have it done as you can just cut one of the ties and slide it to one side. Saves the knobs at the tyre place hanging and hammering the sh*t out of your car

The Patrolman · 04-04-2015, 19:12

Banshee

I like that Idea

solarman216 · 04-04-2015, 20:10

So now you have raised it even more how is your cvj angle? Rick

AlexD333 · 04-04-2015, 20:16

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Originally Posted by solarman216

So now you have raised it even more how is your cvj angle? Rick

Ahem...

Banshee · 04-04-2015, 20:35

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Originally Posted by solarman216

So now you have raised it even more how is your cvj angle? Rick

Severe I guess

Although I'm going to be in exactly the same boat soon so I guess we'll see how they fare. I presume Alex's 33's don't help the situation either?

You'll soon know when you get the phone call

Whats the maximum angle you'd recommend on the CV's Rick? Also thanks for the help on the phone earlier

Sweety · 04-04-2015, 22:19

Are you fitting LWB springs on your Banshee or fitting 2" spring spacers ?

Banshee · 04-04-2015, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Are you fitting LWB springs on your Banshee or fitting 2" spring spacers ?

Both

Hence why I've wound the front up intentionally higher until I get the spacers

Terrance is going to be like one of those Icelandic Patrols eventually

Banshee · 04-04-2015, 22:44

BTW, my LWB springs are already on

makeitfit · 04-04-2015, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Are you fitting LWB springs on your Banshee or fitting 2" spring spacers ?

Come on Banshee, do the right hing.Just fit the proper things eh, +2" lift springs

elty001 · 04-04-2015, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Did you do the inner tube trick with the grease packed in? Cable ties on both ends?

Makes tracking a lot easier when you have it done as you can just cut one of the ties and slide it to one side. Saves the knobs at the tyre place hanging and hammering the sh*t out of your car

Didn't have any inner tube to hand that would do the job, even if I had thought of it.

Shugmcm1 · 05-04-2015, 01:46

Looking braw. How are the cv joints looking. Are they straight or at an angle. Reason I ask is, I am defo needing to adjust torsion bar with lift kit as it states on the information. And I saw a video on utube the torsion getting done and the boy mentioned cv joints position.

AlexD333 · 05-04-2015, 02:37

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Originally Posted by Shugmcm1

Looking braw. How are the cv joints looking. Are they straight or at an angle. Reason I ask is, I am defo needing to adjust torsion bar with lift kit as it states on the information. And I saw a video on utube the torsion getting done and the boy mentioned cv joints position.

At a fairly heavy angle

04-04-2015, 00:03	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Torsion bars reindexed ad steering sorted! So I paid a trip to Elty today who was kind enough to reindex the torsion bars for me, I also learnt how to adjust the torsion bars for future needs After spraying the bars for 4 days they came off quite nicely indeed. Here is a before shot And here is the finished article After we undid the old steering we wondered why it wouldn't budge, then we had a peek in, ahhhh.... After breaking it up it came out ok, bloody swamp

04-04-2015, 16:56	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Did you do the inner tube trick with the grease packed in? Cable ties on both ends? Makes tracking a lot easier when you have it done as you can just cut one of the ties and slide it to one side. Saves the knobs at the tyre place hanging and hammering the sht out of your car __________________ Moderator* 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

04-04-2015, 20:10	#6
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04-04-2015, 22:44	#11
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	BTW, my LWB springs are already on __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

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makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Ha , that's one more mile to the gallon

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elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	I think this half the reason the front was sitting low

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The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Banshee I like that Idea

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Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Are you fitting LWB springs on your Banshee or fitting 2" spring spacers ?

05-04-2015, 01:46	#14
Shugmcm1 Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland Vehicle: Nissan terrano Posts: 34	Looking braw. How are the cv joints looking. Are they straight or at an angle. Reason I ask is, I am defo needing to adjust torsion bar with lift kit as it states on the information. And I saw a video on utube the torsion getting done and the boy mentioned cv joints position.