Re: cranking down the torsion bars on a 2000 Silverado.....

I cranked the torsion bars on my '90 I havent noticed too much in the drivability exept for it being a little looser. I dont know about the wear on the parts cause mine havent been cranked long enough to do damage yet, but we'll see what happens. The only problem i've had is using four wheel, my driveshaft rattles a little, I dont know if it comes from too muh angle or what.

 

Re: cranking down the torsion bars on a 2000 Silverado.....

Adjusting the torsion bars should have no effect at all on your front driveshaft. The problem is likely in your half shafts (axle shafts, or whatever the shafts that connect the differential to the hubs are called)...

Tim
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Re: cranking down the torsion bars on a 2000 Silverado.....

Yeah, I'm not sure what was making the noise, cuz I drove around quite a bit with it locked in four wheel. It worked ok but just didnt sound right. There was kind of a hum or vibration coming from the front driveshaft area.

 

Re: cranking down the torsion bars on a 2000 Silverado.....

It totally changes the look of the vehicle. It gives it more of a 4x4 look rather than the slant from back to front.

 

Re: cranking down the torsion bars on a 2000 Silverado.....

Just a comment about the 2000 Silverado: I thought you couldn't crank them up on that model. Am I right
or have I just had too long of a day?