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Suspension Design Height Setting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat, level surface, such as a drive-on hoist.
  1. Jounce the vehicle's front and rear suspension to normalize the vehicle static ride height.
  2. Measure the ride height. For additional information, refer to Wheel Alignment Angles  in this article.
  3. NOTE: The torsion bar adjusting bolt is coated with a thread locking compound that wears off after disassembly. If the torsion bar system is ever disassembled or if the torsion bar adjusting bolt is ever removed, use a new torsion bar adjusting bolt when assembling.
    Fig 1: Locating Torsion Bar Adjusting Bolt
    GF0009645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Adjust the ride height as follows:
    • To increase the ride height, tighten the torsion bar adjusting bolt.
    • To decrease the ride height, loosen the torsion bar adjusting bolt.