Lift or Lower your Toyota Pickup or 4Runner by adjusting the Torsion Bars

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

2 Minute Tuesday: Adjusting your torsion bars is a quick and easy way to lift or lower your Toyota Pickup or 4Runner. Toyota Pickup's and 4Runner' from 1986 - 1995 came with torsion bars. The torsion bar is the mainspring or dampener for the Toyota off road suspension. tightening the torsion bar will allow you to lift the Toyota pickup or 4Runner but it will give you a more rough ride down the road. If you loosen the torsion bar you will lower your suspension and have a softer ride.
12 complete turns of the tensioning bolt lifted my truck 1.5 inches. This allows me to turn full lock to lock and not hit the tires against the inside of the wheel well. I was very happy with this easy quick solution to rise my Toyota off road truck, Lloyd.
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  • @mocruz1200
    @mocruz12004 жыл бұрын

    Since it's a Japanese truck the torsion bar bolt is metric. I'm doing it right now, it's 22mm

  • @laptopdragon

    @laptopdragon

    2 жыл бұрын

    came here for this..

  • @Kiwigd

    @Kiwigd

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @brodyscott9148

    @brodyscott9148

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a hammer that fits that. Crescent wrench lol

  • @carloscazaresv.3724

    @carloscazaresv.3724

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol I saw this comment just in the right time, saved me time thank you

  • @ted5543
    @ted5543 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, as a you tube learner, I thank you heaps for teaching me how to raised my Bighorn. Now I’m looking forward to apply what you have just showed me. I subscribed too.

  • @marcusm9367
    @marcusm93674 жыл бұрын

    Awesome pick up I just bought a 91..I haven't done much but cant wait to DIM. . Do it myself

  • @TimmyCramer
    @TimmyCramer7 ай бұрын

    Just bought a 1997 2.7 toyota tacoma 4x4 last week, only had 29k on the odo.....Flawless!! I immediately put new bfg's per the old set was 20 yrs old. Timmy C Arizona

  • @foxgrove60
    @foxgrove602 жыл бұрын

    Great vid glad u remind me I forgot all about this system and I need to lift my land cruiser 100 series new tires bigger size up thanks so much

  • @hunterrobinson826
    @hunterrobinson8264 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video from nola. My ol lady laughed when you said you was hungover.

  • @tedlambert12
    @tedlambert12Ай бұрын

    You answered my question I needed answered to finish my lift! Thanks for the video!

  • @timeforbigchange9417
    @timeforbigchange9417 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, That was easy . I always feared touching that adjustment and didn't know how. Back in 1993 a Yota guy did this an said his 91' truck ride got stiffer, so I left things alone on my 88' truck.

  • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
    @mojavedesertsonorandesert95313 жыл бұрын

    Did the same thing to my 88 Toyota- changed my torsion bars to oldman Emu torsion bars (made a big difference 👍). These old Toyota's are solid!🏜️✌️

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love them!

  • @billythomas4527

    @billythomas4527

    5 ай бұрын

    How tall is your lift

  • @Jmacs04
    @Jmacs043 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. Haven’t been able to find a decent tutorial and this was finally the one. Made it much easier.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @PedroKolbEmmel
    @PedroKolbEmmel2 жыл бұрын

    Dude I'm buying a 4runner 1993 and the arms were touching the end stop damper, then I started looking and say we're the hell are the springs lol then I saw the torsion bar but doubt it was for real, thanks for the video!! Brought peace for me

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help

  • @adamlawson957
    @adamlawson957 Жыл бұрын

    First video I’ve seen and it helped so much! Going to hopefully do the same thing to my ‘03 Pathfinder! 🎉 Would love to see some custom bumper tips/grill guard as I will be fabricating one soon. Thanks so much!

  • @martinkim6564
    @martinkim65645 жыл бұрын

    i dont even have a garage where i can work on my 4runner but i love watching your vids. They're always insightful and straight to the point! Thanks for the videos, keep it up!

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I really appreciate it!

  • @ZombieGhost2250

    @ZombieGhost2250

    5 жыл бұрын

    I work in the street on mine

  • @84shortyota

    @84shortyota

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've never had a garage of my own and I've built several off-road trucks. Just work with what you've got!

  • @jmof85
    @jmof853 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial hands down the most simplified and informative Keep up the good work.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! *Keep

  • @jmof85

    @jmof85

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 yeah that’s what I said 😂

  • @iRidetas
    @iRidetas6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate! The vid was a great help 🙂

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's a cheap (free) and easy lift. But I don't like the ride. It's much rougher. But... My tires don't rub

  • @windprobe7264
    @windprobe72645 жыл бұрын

    I did that when I owned my 1993 Nissan P/U. Worked great, but I needed to realign the camber, because lifting the front end due to adjusting the torsion bars through off the camber.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes an alignment was necessary

  • @joshbilliot4032
    @joshbilliot40325 жыл бұрын

    I did this to level out my 95 4Runner. Came out perfect to squeeze in my bfg mts in nicely.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hey that it helped

  • @Jose-tx1vv

    @Jose-tx1vv

    5 жыл бұрын

    can you email me a picture or a video because i am haveing trouble doing it on my 1994 4runner

  • @conefam
    @conefam3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see all the videos on Loyd? Rear end work, tires, etc..... looks amazing and videos are awesome.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry don't have the truck any more

  • @charlesbarr3561
    @charlesbarr3561Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info, and good presentation as well. Good stuff. My 97 T100 is the first torsion bar suspension I've owned. And the driver side sits a bit lower than the passenger side. This should fix it I believe. Maybe raise both sides a bit while I'm at it.

  • @AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS
    @AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS6 жыл бұрын

    Great video buddy that’s an easy lift right there.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, this lift is simple and free... I think I might actually go get a small lift for Lloyd, maybe 1.5 in, somewhere in that range.

  • @AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS

    @AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS

    6 жыл бұрын

    SnailTrail4x4 right on. Couldn’t hurt

  • @jimmypage4162
    @jimmypage41623 жыл бұрын

    Nice. Just got a ‘90 SR5 xtracab 4X4 V6 auto with every factory option rust free extremely nice factory paint/graphics I’m thrilled to own one and got super lucky on the price.. how’s the ride after? Any cheap easy hack for a rear end leaf spring to axle spacer for rear lift?

  • @williamcrazylacyfurmage9953
    @williamcrazylacyfurmage995310 ай бұрын

    love the video, My 80 Datsun 720 king cab height is like a 1" or 2" lower on the driver side than the pass side. Is all i do is tighten up the driver side to bring it up some, or do I have to pull the bar off and move the spine a notch over a turn on driver side to go up a little? I want to bring up the driver side to match the passenger side height

  • @artnoll
    @artnoll4 жыл бұрын

    so... How are those cv joints doing after a year of increased angle?

  • @tacotots_132
    @tacotots_132 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!! Maby a video on body lifts?

  • @silicainformaticas.l.4024
    @silicainformaticas.l.40245 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will try that as mine leans backward with new shocks :)

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    You you might need to lower yours then

  • @reinaldogonzalez6045
    @reinaldogonzalez60455 жыл бұрын

    hello, let me see if I understood, you have to loosen the top nut first and then tight the bottom one?

  • @robinlatham7579
    @robinlatham757910 ай бұрын

    Nice job !

  • @cjstrong742
    @cjstrong7424 жыл бұрын

    What year is that truck? I need that bumper, thanks plz reply, and good job on video bro

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum Жыл бұрын

    You should do a follow up showing why an alignment is essential after winding up the torsion bars. Really fast way to ruin tyres if you don't do it or get it done

  • @tomshiba51
    @tomshiba515 жыл бұрын

    I have a base 1994 Toyota pickup. I've watched general videos that explain how to remove the torsion bar, but yours explains simply to me how to adjust the height back to normal once everything is locked back into place. Thank you.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Thanks for the comment.

  • @rickmartin1922
    @rickmartin19225 жыл бұрын

    Good video. For me it was easier to remove the locking nut at the top of the adjuster bolt before turning the bolt.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, good idea.

  • @foilnautics808
    @foilnautics80811 ай бұрын

    I’m curious if these trucks were setup balanced left to right? My truck was sitting about 3/4” higher on passenger side (front only) I thought possibly to balance out road pitch but probably worn suspension since it’s an almost 30 year old 4runner. I did my best to even it out but now feels like it pulls a touch to the right. Probably because it was aligned as it was and will need a new alignment.

  • @derekhill4113
    @derekhill41133 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have a 1993. I wanna lower it this way. Can I just back the bolt counter clockwise or I have seen some videos where you have to take the torsion bar apart to adjust the pitch. Thanks for the help

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can do the opposite and lower the vehicle

  • @marcusm9367
    @marcusm93674 жыл бұрын

    I put MT on it I should still get it aligned? I dont know if it is lifted i cant tell. . What do i look for

  • @paulmiles483
    @paulmiles4834 жыл бұрын

    Good video! Have you ever done the upper control arm bushings on that truck..they say the torsion bar must be removed...easy/ hard?..would be a great video as our trucks are getting older and their is no content on this subject..

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry Paul, I've never done it.

  • @jibjr7038
    @jibjr70385 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Im running a 2004 hilux with torsion bars, trying this soon.

  • @twiztidsidfreak13
    @twiztidsidfreak135 жыл бұрын

    Kids are great! I'm a dad. He wants to help build a truck tooooo

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    That was my nephew, and he is A-Maz-Ing

  • @jorgeflores9133
    @jorgeflores9133 Жыл бұрын

    HI!!! Got a 92 single cab 4x4 but suspension its too hard. I bougt a fox 2.0 set and still hard as well. Do you have some recommendations to get a softer driving? Thanks Sorry im not speaking english to much

  • @wilmercanales4006
    @wilmercanales4006 Жыл бұрын

    Saludos desde Honduras 22r Toyota es Toyota el mero mero 4x4

  • @petergiacomantonio98
    @petergiacomantonio984 жыл бұрын

    @3:50 12 X 365 degree turns huh? 😂😂

  • @1966cambo

    @1966cambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ahasaelee5236 some metric is the same as imperial sizes....

  • @brentlochala686

    @brentlochala686

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, 360 degrees in a circle, 365 days in a year...

  • @TWIRKNOLOVE

    @TWIRKNOLOVE

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1966cambo no they are not, that’s how you strip hardware. You can get away with it but it’s never a good idea

  • @1966cambo

    @1966cambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TWIRKNOLOVE I know they are “close” , try and measure a bunch of different brand wrenches of the same size with a micrometer, lots of difference!

  • @TWIRKNOLOVE

    @TWIRKNOLOVE

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1966cambo A micrometer measures to the 10^-6 decimal, so yeah it would be acceptable if some metric wrenches have that much of a tolerance between each other - but the difference in SAE and metric is much more lol. Just best practice not to do it especially on aluminum hardware

  • @joecastaneda8147
    @joecastaneda81474 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here ... I have one Toyota truck exactly like yours and I’m looking to put big tires on it, can I ask you for the size of the tires please you truck look super cool

  • @28Mystry
    @28Mystry Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I have some serious rear sag in my 94' Yota pickup. I'm wanting to add some 2in lift leaf springs to the rear. Will I be able to just crank the torsion bars a bit to balance out the front from excessive rake? Also will I need to get an alignment after that? Thanks for any information!

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes and yes.

  • @timeforbigchange9417

    @timeforbigchange9417

    Жыл бұрын

    Be careful of adda leaf, after a while they broke my stock leaf pack on my 88' sr5 4x4. But I did have a 1000. lb. camper in the back 24/7

  • @afkyungmane5987
    @afkyungmane5987 Жыл бұрын

    How do you lift the rear wheels? Same process?

  • @oldowl4290
    @oldowl4290 Жыл бұрын

    Are you running 1" wheel spacers on your pickup here? It looks like it.

  • @joegonzales772
    @joegonzales772 Жыл бұрын

    Does this apply to a 2002 toyota preerunner 2wd ? Thank you

  • @jackarchibald1980
    @jackarchibald19802 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Even better for me since we have the exact same Ute. Hahaha up the hilux

  • @interstate80.
    @interstate80.2 жыл бұрын

    Is this similar on a 2wd pickup?

  • @CentroInvOrografica
    @CentroInvOrografica5 жыл бұрын

    Hi SnailTrail4x4. Would greatly appreciate your opinion on this: I recently got my hands on a Toyota 1994 Pickup, 4x4, 22RE truck. Truck's very clean and maintained at 260000 mi, however, previous owner apparently hit a curb or something with the front driver's side tire, possibly even got hit by that side, don't precisely know. Truck would lean to the left pretty harshly when driving. Caster was seriously out of specs, camber not so much. After some adjustment by an alignment shop, the truck stopped leaning and drove perfectly straight, but camber remained out of specs. So anyway, truck was driving ok so, considering everything else is in very clean shape (body and frame are in perfect shape, no rust), I decided to keep it. Took it to a Toyota dealer which upon inspection found out that the left lower control arm rear mount is BENT UPWARD. Thinking on it, I reflected that considering how overengineered these trucks are known to be, this shouldn't be so big of an issue. I mean with regards to risking breaking the mount or the frame area where it is welded to. Everything seems to be pretty solid and strong, no cracks are visible on the frame or around the mount. Also, I never really considered streightening the LCA mount or frame, better bent but still strong, than unbent but weakened. So I again decided to keep the truck (in addition to engine work, I went on to change upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, steering relay rod (recall), as well as Old Man Emu steering stabilizer and front and rear shocks). BUT THE THING THAT'S BUGGING ME NOW, is the left torsion bar, which I hadn't given much attention until now. Cause sometimes, when, for instance, having the left wheel turned halfway left, and at the same time the suspension on that side compressing-decompressing, as when entering a ramp, creaking-squeaking sounds can be heard from beneath the driver's side cabin floor. Other times, the sounds come simply from, wheel straight, the front end compressing and decompressing while driving over a - say - wide speed bump. I'm assuming those sounds are from the left torsion bar, and it has gotten a bit more frequent and louder over time. At first I thought "such sounds are normal in trucks this old", but then got thinking that maybe the left torsion bar was somehow also compromised by the hit the left front wheel took. So inspecting it, IT SEEMS TO BE SOMEHOW PUSHED UPWARDS where it exits the wheel well and goes beneath the cabin. There is actually not an inch of space between the torsion bar and the cabin, it seems to be actually in contact with the cabin metal floor. I sincerely don't know if this is normal or not. However, the right torsion bar DOES HAVE AT LEAST 1.2 in of free space between it and the cabin, and doesn't touch anything at all anywhere along its full length. I would suppose torsion bars need to have some space around them in order to twist when working, but maybe I'm wrong. So my questions are: 1) Is this normal? 2) When lifting the truck by tightening the torsion bar, does this actually widens the space between the torsion bar and the cabin floor? Maybe all my problem is is the left torsion bar is less tightened than the right side one if this is the case. 3) If the torsion bar, or any of its mounts (front or rear) are under abnormal stress from a probably bent frame, maybe I'm risking breaking something else if trying to replace the bar or even adjust it. What are the odds of this actually happening? I'm just worried the torsion bar may break eventually, wouldn't want that to happen while driving at the highway :/ This truck's gonna be my DD and work truck. THANKS for any advice!

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    #1. No #2. No #3. If the torsion bar breaks is kind of like not having a spring in the tire compress up into your wheel well. now if it will break anything else I am unsure and you should probably check with Toyota or a local trusted mechanic. he did mention that you were concerned that one tortion bar might be tightened more than the other. I'm not really sure how to figure that out other than checking the height of each side and adjusting from there. There might be some way to count or measure the threads that are sticking out on one side compared to the other on the bolt that you tighten.

  • @royalwisdom-coc3947
    @royalwisdom-coc39475 жыл бұрын

    Nice video bud..

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and Thanks for taking the time out of your day to comment.

  • @carsonbrown1498
    @carsonbrown1498 Жыл бұрын

    Just broke the adjusting bolt. Now have no suspension on one side. Not sure what I did wrong, the drivers side tightened fine, lifted the truck like a half inch no issues. The passenger side snapped after a couple turns. It's a 1987 4runner.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure if you can simply replace the bolt, you might be able to... If not you might need new torsion bars

  • @carsonbrown1498

    @carsonbrown1498

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 I figured it out! New bolt, old anchors. And yes it was as simple as just putting the new bolts in and tightening them down. It's a little wierd because after '88 they changed the design a little bit. Pre '87 you have to use your old anchors with the new bolts. Also there is now just a single big nut instead the 2 that were on there before. Glad I didn't have to tear apart my entire front end to fix lol

  • @oceanablackanberlin3175
    @oceanablackanberlin31753 жыл бұрын

    exelente video gracias por la ayuda tienes un sub mas

  • @Jay351
    @Jay3516 жыл бұрын

    Better practice is to install 1.5” ball joint spacers in the front end. It will provide additional droop travel which will provide better handling characteristics over ruts and holes in the road.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've actually bought some. I really dislike the ride with the tightened torsion bars. Im planning on installing 1.5" ball joints spacers and loosing the torsion bars back down to stock.

  • @eddiebatoa2023

    @eddiebatoa2023

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 I have a 94 Toy truck with 3" bj spacers and heavy duty torsion bars.. works great for low cost lift.

  • @learysinsight5796

    @learysinsight5796

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hmm.. I’ve talked to a few guys who ‘had’ BJ spacers and said it wrecked their BJoints prematurely.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    @stoney renegade I've never heard that. But it did make the ride very uncomfortable. I'm going to be going to ball joint spacers soon.

  • @dannym.4247

    @dannym.4247

    4 жыл бұрын

    SnailTrail4x4 did you already installed the bj spacers and if so what are your thoughts on them ?

  • @christianperez5127
    @christianperez5127 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks big help!!!!

  • @bobear1523
    @bobear15235 жыл бұрын

    hi. i just purchased a 95 toyota extended cab. there are 16 inch wheels and 265/75/17 tires on them. when i crank the wheel fully or hit a bump I get rubbing. id like to also get tall skinny extreme tires for the winter seasons. I don't wanna spend $1,400 on a lift kit. first question: will my 95' allow to the torsion to be tightened and 2: what is your view on "ball joint spacers"? shop labor costs for ball joint spacer work on average? thanks so much!! Robert

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would go ball joints spacers all the way!

  • @paulmayfield9709
    @paulmayfield97093 жыл бұрын

    I have a 90 and a 92 motor home the 92 is quite a bit lower I’ll have to check it out now see what happens thanks.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Both those should have torsion bars

  • @hwhy8764
    @hwhy87644 жыл бұрын

    Hi, what is the maximum turns you can put on the torsion bar? And is it possible to tell if it has already been wound up? Thanks Howard.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    The max would be either when you run out at threads to tighten it with or if the tension bar breaks. I'm not sure how to tell if somebody has tightened it already. You could crawl under and look it should be close to the middle of the threads

  • @jacobhuffstetler7207
    @jacobhuffstetler72075 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1990 Pickup, I purchased it around 6 months ago I just put bigger tires on there. Is there a way to tell if the torsion bars have already been tightened? I put 265/75/16’s I don’t rub even at full lock, there’s a little over 6” from tire to fender is it safe to assume it’s already been tightened my ride quality is fairly good, I’ve read some comments that say the ride quality isn’t very good so I’m unsure if they’ve been tightened.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    265/75r16 is about a 31.5 tire size. My guess is that the torsion bars havent already been tightened.

  • @laciramirez3465
    @laciramirez3465 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 1991 Toyota pick up 3.0 V6 I wanted to know where is the torsion bar located?

  • @cajuan2000
    @cajuan200010 ай бұрын

    Hello. Nice video. Is there such a thing as a very tight torsion bar? If so what would be the symptom? Thanks

  • @chrisclift7921

    @chrisclift7921

    3 ай бұрын

    A real stiff bumpy ride

  • @nathanuntun6822
    @nathanuntun6822Ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @alexandrebignoux9721
    @alexandrebignoux97217 ай бұрын

    What is the maximum lift you can put with this method?

  • @kathleenkatefraser1765
    @kathleenkatefraser17655 жыл бұрын

    How low can you go with most stock torsion keys? Would I need to buy new keys to drop 3" lower?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's a good question, I'm not sure about lower, but when I raised my truck 2" it isn't a comfortable ride.

  • @anirudhchauhan1698
    @anirudhchauhan16983 жыл бұрын

    Hey, nice video. I just broke my upper control mounted on chessis. What could be the reason? Does over size shocks can do harm Or over tighten Torsion bar?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tightening them definitely puts more stress on them, but I haven't heard of anyone breaking th mount off. We're you off-roading when this happened

  • @anirudhchauhan1698

    @anirudhchauhan1698

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 not offloading normal riding.

  • @chrisjones2956
    @chrisjones29564 жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @iMernerner
    @iMernerner5 жыл бұрын

    ah 90's. when liftup was cheap

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    So cheap it was free

  • @omgcheeter
    @omgcheeter10 ай бұрын

    Is there any cons to timing up a torsion bars (lifting the vehicle) ? Such as premature wear on other parts or potentially breaking them ?

  • @Gary.6.10.19

    @Gary.6.10.19

    9 ай бұрын

    Yup. Changes angles on CV axles ball joints and steering components. Will eat all of them.

  • @Mischa.meditation
    @Mischa.meditation3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same problem with my 91 4Runner . So you lifted the front easily . Did it solve the problem? And, the car is now not leveled anymore , is it ? Isn’t the back „sagging“ now ? How to raise the back at the same time ? Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need new leaf springs with a bigger arc, or some spacers

  • @railroad61
    @railroad612 жыл бұрын

    What size tires did you put on it

  • @destoncorpuz5532
    @destoncorpuz55322 жыл бұрын

    I got 31x10.5 mud terrains and was wondering if i could put um on my 1994 single cap Toyota pickup IFS just like ur truck here with out lifting if not what kind of lift do u recommend

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know any good lifts for these trucks. You should be able to fit those tires with some adjustments to the torsion bars and a ball joint spacer lift

  • @zackbland
    @zackbland2 жыл бұрын

    Bro will this work on a 2011 Toyota Tundra ?

  • @xodanny2955
    @xodanny29556 жыл бұрын

    what did you do with the nut uptop? just put the wrench up top? did you turn it or anyhting?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    6 жыл бұрын

    I heard the nut uptop still while I turned the lower bolt. If I didn't hold it still it would just spin.

  • @EG6kidd
    @EG6kidd5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have an 89 Toyota pickup(22R). I also added a balljoint spacer. Any other ways to raise the front a little more?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you have tighten the torsion bars and are using a ball joint spacer that is the quickest and cheapest way to start. The next step is going to be getting a lift kit from someone. If you have some fabrication skills you can also do a Solid Axle Swap (SAS).

  • @gl02vnk
    @gl02vnk6 жыл бұрын

    Just found your videos, quality. Any chance of a torsion bar removal video? I have a ‘91 Surf and I’m trying to take the stock bars off to replace them with longer ones for a lift kit. Mine is a UK car (JDM import) so rusted up pretty bad, unlike yours. I just can’t get anything undone. Any tips gratefully received.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    6 жыл бұрын

    I do have plans of removing the torsion bars for a solid axle swap. But I don't have plans of putting new ones on. Have you looked into Ball joint spacers?

  • @gl02vnk

    @gl02vnk

    6 жыл бұрын

    SnailTrail4x4 Thanks for the reply. I gave up with trying to remove and put an air hacksaw through the bolts. New torsion bars are in, just waiting on replacement bolts in the mail. Gonna follow the 2” lift with a 2” body lift next. Enjoying the videos!

  • @jamesmoore7926
    @jamesmoore79265 жыл бұрын

    I Like Snail Trail 4 x 4 Alot

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks James, and we like you!

  • @boorhadly
    @boorhadly4 жыл бұрын

    how critical is it to do an alignment after lifting the front an inch? i recently had a full alignment after doing spacer lift

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    The alignment is mainly going to save your tires and preventing abnormal ware in tear

  • @teinanepia860
    @teinanepia8604 жыл бұрын

    Quick question mate, can u do.this with a 04 hilux? Also do.i.need to upgrade shocks etc? Thanks in.advance mate great channel!

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not familiar with Hilux as we don't have them here in the states. But if the truck has torsion bars and not coils or coilovers you can do this lift

  • @teinanepia860

    @teinanepia860

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 thanks mate

  • @jacobalmond9025
    @jacobalmond902527 күн бұрын

    Does this mean one side is anticlockwise = lower And the other side is clockwise =lower ?

  • @nicks.8835
    @nicks.88354 жыл бұрын

    Wanting to lift the front of my wife's 2014 4Runner a little because it scrubs when making deep turns in reverse, will this work on that year model?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, the 4Runner has struts, with a coil spring over the shock (coilovers). You could either use strut shims or possibly wheel spacers, not sure what your set up is and what mods you have done

  • @babyTOY-YODA777
    @babyTOY-YODA777 Жыл бұрын

    Standard sizes on a Toyota! Haha cool video bro.

  • @JuicyJ.43
    @JuicyJ.434 жыл бұрын

    I’m new to the older trucks but what does it mean if the threads are super long on top does it mean it’s tight or lose?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think it means it's loose, if you tighten them the threads should be less

  • @edwho4954
    @edwho49546 жыл бұрын

    Did your tiers butterfly in cuz mine did and I'm Stock tiers for now.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes a little I went to get a wheel alignment

  • @cadenschier1543
    @cadenschier15433 жыл бұрын

    will this help with front sag on 2004 4runner and rubbing from spacers?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think so... I'm not positive, but I don't think 2004 4Runners have torsion bars

  • @wall4xxx
    @wall4xxx3 жыл бұрын

    Q what size wheels or tires you went up just bonus pointer would be nice thx have lol day just in case you mentioned it’s so many treads to go tru- lol

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    x8I went to 32x11.5 tires, and 15x8 wheels

  • @RogerM88
    @RogerM882 жыл бұрын

    Cool truck. How then you fix the camber? Need to correct my camber but don't see where to adjust is. Is with the torsion bars or with some bolts in the control arms?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    2 жыл бұрын

    I took mine to an alignment shop and the got it as close as they could but the camber was still off

  • @RogerM88

    @RogerM88

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 with the research I made, to adjust the camber in these trucks, you need to add or remove shims, that are in the screws that attach the upper control arms to the frame. They are visible with the hood open.

  • @StubbornOffroad
    @StubbornOffroad4 жыл бұрын

    What is the the size on the wheels? I like how they stick out a bit

  • @cadenschier1543

    @cadenschier1543

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea but if you want yours to stick out a little then I just put on 1 1/2 inch spacers and its not obnoxious but gives them a wider appearance

  • @spencergrundy6172
    @spencergrundy6172 Жыл бұрын

    what exactly does tightening the torsion bar do and how does this lift and lower the suspension? why does it throw the alignment off? I want to lower my 4runner for gas mielage purposes and im trying to find out as much as possible

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh man lots of info to share here... Please email me so I can help you out. jimmy@snailtrail4x4.com

  • @connorhaines1258
    @connorhaines12584 жыл бұрын

    Did winding it up stop the wheel from rubbing on lock?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! But it made it a stiff ride. It rode much better after I installed Ball joint spacers and lowered the torsion bars a little. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iaaGuMqRl5SnZps.html

  • @macedoniozuniga8322
    @macedoniozuniga83225 жыл бұрын

    Cool,i have a 88 4x4 this Will work to lower?...

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it should. 2wd set up is slightly different, but the theory is the same.

  • @jahbay
    @jahbay3 жыл бұрын

    Does this affect the camber and/or Front end alignment

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you should get an alignment after this install

  • @flaviog87g56
    @flaviog87g563 жыл бұрын

    Hi, there would this work on a 94 4Runner does lift all 4 tires or just the front ones ?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just front, I'm not sure when the 4runner went to coil springs but if you have them, then this lift isn't possible

  • @jiaweizhang4103
    @jiaweizhang41033 жыл бұрын

    Could someone PLEASE tell me if the rear leaf springs need to be adjusted after the torsion bar adjustment?? In other words, will I have to put spacers in between the leaf spring and u-bolt/shackle?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this only lifts the front

  • @jiaweizhang4103

    @jiaweizhang4103

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SnailTrail4x4 Thanks for the response!

  • @aaronpruitt4581
    @aaronpruitt45812 жыл бұрын

    How many turns can you do on the bolt ? Cause my buddy has a 97 and he wants to raise his and I didn’t know how many he can do

  • @dundeeecroc

    @dundeeecroc

    2 жыл бұрын

    you can't, it has the coil spring type of suspension up front.

  • @anthonygutierrezosorio977
    @anthonygutierrezosorio9773 жыл бұрын

    Hi I wonder when you are going to lift the truck you need to loosen that top nut first and then turn on the other nut.

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @lukelong2469
    @lukelong2469 Жыл бұрын

    Well hi 😂👌 the little guy is great

  • @ericedmondson957
    @ericedmondson9573 жыл бұрын

    Can this be done on a 1998 T100? Specifically I have a 1998 Toyota T100 SR5 Ext cab 4x4

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    This can only be done with vehicles that have torsion bars. I don't know if that truck has them or not

  • @ht9739
    @ht97392 жыл бұрын

    Could I do this on a 2017 Tacoma that already has a 6” Pro Comp?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, it doesn't have torsion bars it has a coil overs setup

  • @jessiesilvers6178
    @jessiesilvers61785 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2018 4runner...will this work to lower it? A disabled family member is having a hard time jumping into it. Thanks

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry this will not. The suspension is different between the new 2018 4Runner and the older Trucks and 4Runners. There are lowering Kits out there, but I don't know much about them. Maybe look at getting a Stool or some Steps on the side. Sorry I couldn't help more.

  • @jerryburnham5594
    @jerryburnham55943 жыл бұрын

    You think 3in from factory on my 93 will be ok or Break anything ?

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    3" with only the torsion bar lift? That seams like a lot and I bet the ride is going to suck. No idea if you're going to brake anything, maybe the torsion bar since it's so tight

  • @havefunbesafe
    @havefunbesafe3 жыл бұрын

    We used to do this back in the day...gnarly shitty stiff ride

  • @SnailTrail4x4

    @SnailTrail4x4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes agreed

  • @athulathu9773
    @athulathu97739 ай бұрын

    Hight increse time camber load in possative camber

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