Lowering with Torsion Bars - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ratrod60apache · 04-28-2005, 11:58 AM

I want to drop my 60 Apache 3" or so. It is equipped with torsion bar front suspension. Can I lower it with torsion adjustment alone, and is this a good way to lower it? Thanks!

fishmunger · 04-28-2005, 02:38 PM

yes you can and it is a good way to do it. if you check out chevytalk.com there is guy on there with a 62' that did it that way and could give you some more advice on how many turns = how many inches of drop

Ratrod60apache · 07-01-2005, 10:00 AM

Thanks!....anyone else with some advice??

XXL · 07-01-2005, 05:44 PM

Torsion adjustment is the method in which spring rate is achieved. Simply cranking them down leads to a wimpy spring rate and thus a horrible ride and poor handling characteristics. I'm not intimately familiar with the Apache suspension so I don't have any specific suggestions... I would look at ways to raise the existing suspension as a whole, which will let you keep the spring rate because you're not changing the torsion bar adjustment.

*newin72* · 07-02-2005, 12:12 AM

I haven't done this on a chevy, but I raised my toyota using the torsion bars and it stiffened it BIG TIME.

I imagine trying to lower your truck 3 inches will take away ALL of your spring rate, and you will feel like your riding around on a trampoline...

Ratrod60apache · 10-06-2005, 10:55 AM

anyone else with some suggestions? Thanks!

Tx Firefighter · 10-06-2005, 08:32 PM

I've lowered about half the mini trucks in my area. I adjust the torsions bars down an equal amount on each side. It doesn't affect the ride that bad. A few inches is real tolerable.

ECE makes drop spindles for that truck if you want to go top notch.

04-28-2005, 11:58 AM	#1
Ratrod60apache Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 108	Lowering with Torsion Bars ????? I want to drop my 60 Apache 3" or so. It is equipped with torsion bar front suspension. Can I lower it with torsion adjustment alone, and is this a good way to lower it? Thanks! Last edited by Ratrod60apache; 10-06-2005 at 10:58 AM.

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XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Torsion adjustment is the method in which spring rate is achieved. Simply cranking them down leads to a wimpy spring rate and thus a horrible ride and poor handling characteristics. I'm not intimately familiar with the Apache suspension so I don't have any specific suggestions... I would look at ways to raise the existing suspension as a whole, which will let you keep the spring rate because you're not changing the torsion bar adjustment. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-06-2005, 10:55 AM	#6
Ratrod60apache Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 108	anyone else with some suggestions? Thanks! __________________ '66 C10 Longbed Stepside, 350, 4-speed

10-06-2005, 08:32 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I've lowered about half the mini trucks in my area. I adjust the torsions bars down an equal amount on each side. It doesn't affect the ride that bad. A few inches is real tolerable. ECE makes drop spindles for that truck if you want to go top notch. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-28-2005, 02:38 PM	#2
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	yes you can and it is a good way to do it. if you check out chevytalk.com there is guy on there with a 62' that did it that way and could give you some more advice on how many turns = how many inches of drop

07-02-2005, 12:12 AM	#5
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	I haven't done this on a chevy, but I raised my toyota using the torsion bars and it stiffened it BIG TIME. I imagine trying to lower your truck 3 inches will take away ALL of your spring rate, and you will feel like your riding around on a trampoline...

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