d8usti5n Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 wasn't there a thread about how to adjust the ride height on a brat by about an inch or two, by adjusting some bolts around the torsion bar? I can't seem to find the thread if there ever was one dedicated to just this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 what year is your brat, it makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d8usti5n Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 remove the lock bolt, beat the torsion bar out with a hammer, clock the trailing arm in the direction you want, line up splines and force the torsion bar back through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d8usti5n Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 remove the lock bolt, beat the torsion bar out with a hammer, clock the trailing arm in the direction you want, line up splines and force the torsion bar back through. Is this for the rear only, or is it the same process for front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Rear only. You have to build angled strut toppers for the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Rear only. You have to build angled strut toppers for the front Is this correct? Both my '78 wagon and '80 Brumby have adjustable front struts. Two bolts on either side of the strut that adjust the sping perch height. They were standard fitment on late Gen 1 and most Gen 2 4wd models. I thought the US would have had the same setup? Although at full height adjustment the front suspension angles are... A bit like a bandy-legged giraffe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Some have adjustable struts yes, but its better to build toppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Fisterbottom Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Some have adjustable struts yes, but its better to build toppers Rear only. You have to build angled strut toppers for the front Could you please enlighten me a bit more about the "angled strut toppers"? Perhaps there is a good thread on this? I lowered my Gen-1 two door sedan but it sat on the strut bump stop rubber, I cut the bump stop down but its no good as it bangs hard on potholes :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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