suspension

Torsion Bar Adjustment

for 2007 Ram 3500 5.9L I6 Cummins · 4WD

Difficulty

Easy

Time

36 min

Tools

Steps

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Adjust the front torsion bars to correct ride height or compensate for suspension wear on a 2007 Ram 3500 4WD.

Warnings

⚠Never adjust torsion bars while vehicle weight is on the suspension. Torsion bars are under extreme tension and improper adjustment can cause suspension damage.

⚠Adjust both sides equally to maintain proper alignment and handling characteristics.

ℹ️Factory ride height specification for this vehicle is measured from ground to bottom of frame rail at a specific point. Consult service manual for exact measurement location.

Tools required

Floor jackEssential

Jack standsEssential

Tape measure or ride height gaugeEssential

19mm socket and ratchetEssential

Breaker bar

Wheel chocksEssential

Chalk or marker

Penetrating oil

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Preparation

Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake
Chock rear wheels securely
Measure and record current front ride height from ground to bottom of frame rail on both sides
Measure from ground to center of front wheel hub on both sides and record
Apply penetrating oil to torsion bar adjustment bolt threads if rusty

Procedure

1
Lift front of vehicle
Place floor jack under front differential and raise vehicle until front tires are approximately 2-3 inches off the ground. This removes load from the torsion bars. Place jack stands under frame rails as backup safety support but do not lower vehicle onto stands.
2
Locate torsion bar adjustment bolts
From underneath the vehicle, locate the torsion bar adjuster bolts at the rear of each torsion bar where they mount to the crossmember. These are large bolts with a thick washer and adjustment nut, positioned ahead of the front axle. The driver and passenger sides each have independent adjusters.
3
Mark current adjustment position
Before making adjustments, count and record the number of threads visible above the adjustment nut on both sides. Use chalk or marker to mark the current position of the adjustment bolt relative to the crossmember for reference.
4
Adjust driver side torsion bar
Using a 19mm socket, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to increase ride height or counterclockwise to decrease ride height. Each full turn of the bolt changes ride height approximately 1/4 inch. Make adjustments in small increments (1-2 turns at a time). The bolt may be tight and require a breaker bar.
5
Adjust passenger side torsion bar
Repeat the same adjustment on the passenger side torsion bar adjustment bolt, making the exact same number of turns in the same direction to maintain level stance. Keep track of turns made on each side.
6
Lower vehicle and settle suspension
Carefully lower the vehicle completely to the ground. Bounce the front end several times by pushing down on the bumper to settle the suspension and allow the torsion bars to seat properly.
7
Measure new ride height
Measure the front ride height at the same frame rail locations used initially. Also measure hub height. Compare to original measurements and desired specification. Driver and passenger sides should be within 1/4 inch of each other.
8
Make fine adjustments if needed
If ride height is not correct, repeat the lifting and adjustment process. Make smaller adjustments (1/2 to 1 turn) for fine tuning. Always adjust both sides equally unless correcting a side-to-side imbalance. Lower vehicle and re-measure after each adjustment cycle.

Reassembly

No disassembly was required for this procedure

Verification

Verify front ride height matches specification or desired height on both sides
Confirm both sides are within 1/4 inch of each other for level stance
Test drive vehicle and verify normal handling with no pulling to one side
Check that front tires have adequate clearance in wheel wells at full suspension compression
Schedule front end alignment within 100 miles as torsion bar adjustment affects camber and caster angles

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