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Leaning...Broken Tension bar??

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Old 03-02-2012, 08:01 AM
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Leaning...Broken Tension bar??

Guys, I have noticed lately that my runner seems to be leaning to the passenger side in the front. I did some measuring and it is about 3/4" lower on the passenger side. I have done a visual inspection and I cant seem to see anything broken under the passenger side and the driving hasn't been affected in any way.

Is it possible that I have a broken tension bar? or maybe just a wrongly tightened one? Any suggestions?

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Old 03-02-2012, 08:08 AM
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I have never heard of a broken torsion bar...ever, but there is a first for everything.

Hard to say what is going on without some pictures...
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Here is a pic of the front. What other pics would help?

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It could be that your driveway isn't level.
But the more likely issue is old torsion bars.
Jack the vehicle up and tighten down the one side.
Put the vehicle down and check again.
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I did the measurements at another parking lot, so not just in my driveway. So, I'm new to the tension bar idea. Can anyone point me in a direction where I can learn how to adjust them?
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