Cranking the torsion bars

[Primosboy]

I have a question for somebody more experienced than I. Can you crank the front torsion bars on an 87 Ford Ranger STX?? My front end needs to come up about an inch or so to match up with the rear end. Would that be easy to do? Also it seems the front right side is lower than the front left by a little. So couldn't I just crank the right side a little more than the left and get it all to match up? Seems like it should be real easy...I'm just not sure if you can crank the older trucks. Can anyone answer my questions for me? Appreciate it.

 

[Toms01PSD]

87? You don't have t-bars...

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

No torsion bars on your truck, only 98+ rangers and 95+ explorers.

You have a twin traction beam suspension with coil springs.

You can use these options for a bit of lift on your truck

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/WasherCoilSpacers.htm
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/factoryspacer.htm
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/Summer2003/LiftingOnABudget.htm

 

[Primosboy]

Awww that's what I was afraid of. Well then I guess I'll have to get some more spacer in there.

 

[Evan]

Awww that's what I was afraid of.

It's good that you have a TTB instead of SLA. You have a lot more lifting options and can get better travel for less money.