- A socket wrench set
- A pry bar
- A piece of wood
Step 1: Loosen the torsion bar bolts.
There are two bolts that hold the torsion bar in place. One is located at the front of the control arm, and the other is located at the rear. Use the socket wrench to loosen these bolts, but do not remove them completely.
Step 2: Pry up the control arm.
Use the pry bar to pry up the control arm until the torsion bar is exposed. Be careful not to pry up too high, as you could damage the control arm.
Step 3: Place a piece of wood on the torsion bar.
Place a piece of wood on the torsion bar, between the two bolts. This will help to keep the torsion bar from moving while you are adjusting it.
Step 4: Tighten the torsion bar bolts.
Use the socket wrench to tighten the torsion bar bolts. Be sure to tighten them evenly, so that the torsion bar is properly adjusted.
Step 5: Lower the control arm.
Use the pry bar to lower the control arm until it is in its original position. Be careful not to drop the control arm, as you could damage the vehicle.
Step 6: Test drive the vehicle.
Take the vehicle for a test drive to make sure that the torsion bars are properly adjusted. The vehicle should ride smoothly, with no unevenness or bouncing.
Here are some additional tips for adjusting the torsion bars on a 2 wheel drive dodge Dakota:
- If you have a 4x4 vehicle, you will need to adjust the torsion bars on both the front and rear axles.
- You can also use a jack to raise the control arm, instead of using a pry bar.
- Be sure to tighten the torsion bar bolts evenly, so that the torsion bar is properly adjusted.
- Test drive the vehicle to make sure that the torsion bars are properly adjusted.
