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1992 Toyota 4Runner Sits Low on Right

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RDIMAGGIO
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1992 4Runner - right front side about 1 inch lower than left. What are my options for leveling? I was told about adjusting the torsion bars, is that the best way? Could the coil springs be going bad, or the shocks?
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:01 AM
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CHEVY350GUY
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if you have torsion bars then you don't have coil springs. if you have coil springs one may be broken. if you have torsion bars adjusting then will level the vehicle, but make sure the shocks are good first
Feb 3, 2006 at 4:01 AM

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Confirm whether the front suspension uses torsion bars or coil springs. If it has torsion bars, verify the shocks are in good condition first, then adjust the torsion bars to level the vehicle. If it has coil springs, inspect them because a broken spring can cause one side to sit lower.

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The owner of a 1992 4Runner reports the right front sits about 1 inch lower than the left and asks whether torsion bar adjustment, worn coil springs, or shocks are the cause. The expert explains that torsion bars and coil springs are not used together, that a broken coil spring may be the issue if coils are present, and that torsion bar adjustment can level the vehicle after confirming the shocks are good.

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