lowering torsion bar

1. saxosxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 141 Mk1 Saxo vtr

   #1 2nd May 2007, 12:19

   im thinking of lowering my torsion bar myself ive found some guides on the net but ive been told u have to get it right on both sides or url mess it up, but i aint 100% to do it myself or not?
2. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #2 2nd May 2007, 12:40

   If you can get the torsion bars out then the rest is easy. I used a ruler to get my desired ride height. First time I had ever done it and was spot on
3. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #3 2nd May 2007, 12:52

   Personally Id let a garage or aftermarket specialist take car of this for you.
   
   As sometimes the torsion bar can become seized and be difficult to do. Plus know how many turns to get the correct drop in compairson to the front could be tricky.
   
   If your brave, have sheltered working conditions ie garage and an extra pair of hands then by all means have a go but personally I wouldnt.
4. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #4 2nd May 2007, 14:46

   you dont do it by turns, you use a tape measure.
   
   also easy enough to do yourself.
5. saxosxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 141 Mk1 Saxo vtr

   #5 2nd May 2007, 17:50

   ok will have ago n keep ya posted cheers