Wanting to lower my 65 320

[satcat808]

How much lower from stock height can I lower my front end by torsion bar adjustment.  I tried to adjust mine but it never raised or lowered,  I can't really figure out how this works.  Is there a top nut I need to hold.  When I look at the torsion end I can easily get to the bottom bolt but now way to get to anything on the top end since it looks like its all enclosed.

 

Thanks for the help.

[wayno]

The 320 has a shaft that somehow the torsion bar adjustment bolt threads into, it has been so long since I have been under there, that I cannot recall how it seats itself, if you turn both nuts so the torsion bar arm looks the same on both sides, then lower the truck back down on it's wheels and roll the truck 10 feet or so, and let it settle, then decide if you need to go down or up.

Make sure that the bolt going threw the shaft has enough threads going in to it, if not, then you will need to re-index the torsion bars themselves at the lower control arm connection itself.

This is what mine looks like while all 4 wheels are on the ground.

 

This is what my LCA torsion bar connection looks like(dirty isn't it), if you run out of adjustment in the cross member, then your torsion bar will likely need re-indexed at this point, make sure you mark everything before taking it apart so you know how it was when you put it back together.

If you can find someone with a set of these that is willing to sell them, it the best way hands down to lower the front of your 320, you get a 2 inch drop without giving up your stock ride.

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://community.ratsun.net/topic/43421-320-zd-lower-control-arm-2-drop-250-shipping/&sa=U&ei=dYWFUb6mNeW8iwKr54CABg&ved=0CAcQFjAA&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNEmYKz-PxQFdzdTqn-QcZYYByyHdg

[satcat808]

Thanks Wayne it work!  By dropping both sides I got about 1.5 " drop in the front.  I added 2" drop blocks in the rear and now the stance looks way better!!!!

 

Thanks again for all the help and information.

 

Mahalo,

 

Dean

[wayno]

Thanks Wayne it work!  By dropping both sides I got about 1.5 " drop in the front.  I added 2" drop blocks in the rear and now the stance looks way better!!!!

 

Thanks again for all the help and information.

 

Mahalo,

 

Dean

 

How about a couple photos of the new stance Dean, that way other 320 owners might decide they like it, and drop theirs a couple inches also.

We like photos a lot on here.  :D

[satcat808]

Here are some new pics of the new stance.  Still got to adjust and tighten some things up but over all dropped 2" in the back and about 1.5" in the front.

 

Thanks again Wayne...

 

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This was the original Factory Stance.
 

[Phil Dentz]

That's a nice looking truck!   :thumbup:

[datzenmike]

All torsion bar adjustments will change the toe slightly so be aware of this. It may be nothing to WTF!!! I noticed mine most when driving through puddles.

[KFunk740]

satcat808: do I remember your username from FH / Speedhawaii.com from way back, and/or HT?

kfunk / funkman here.  I have relocated. :)

[satcat808]

satcat808: do I remember your username from FH / Speedhawaii.com from way back, and/or HT?

kfunk / funkman here.  I have relocated. :)

 

Aloha KFunk740

 

Yup that would be me  on FH / Speedhawaii.com you're living in Ohio now???

[KFunk740]

Aloha KFunk740

 

Yup that would be me  on FH / Speedhawaii.com you're living in Ohio now???

Aloha, brah!  I can't remember if we talked much on there, or if we even met in person (it's possible).

 

But yep, I finished at UH, and got tired of bouncing around jobs with unreliable funding and dealing with traffic.  I packed up and sent the '74 BMW to San Francisco, and then drove it here to Ohio.  I've been doing research full-time and teaching part-time, and will soon switch to teaching full-time.  Bought a house, a pick-up truck, got engaged, and all that stuff.  Hawaii is a beautiful, special place.... but living in the country makes me a lot happier.

[K_trip]

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[Zeke- Aus- Li]

farrk me dead thats a nice L ee

[KFunk740]

By the way, what size/type of tires do you have?  Those the stock 14x4JJ wheels?  How is the ride/handling with them?  Your truck looks great, and I've finally got to pull the trigger on similar tires.  Almost done putting coats of paint on my stock wheels, and am thinking about ordering 185/75-14 or 195/75-14 Hankooks.

 

Mahalo,

Kevin

[satcat808]

By the way, what size/type of tires do you have?  Those the stock 14x4JJ wheels?  How is the ride/handling with them?  Your truck looks great, and I've finally got to pull the trigger on similar tires.  Almost done putting coats of paint on my stock wheels, and am thinking about ordering 185/75-14 or 195/75-14 Hankooks.

 

Mahalo,

Kevin

 

Howzit Kevin,

 

Here is the tire tire size I got. 205/75/14 GT W/W TIRES.

 

Mahalo.

 

Dean

[KFunk740]

Howzit Kevin,

 

Here is the tire tire size I got. 205/75/14 GT W/W TIRES.

 

Mahalo.

 

Dean

 

 

Whoa, that's really wide!  I thought 195 would be a stretch, and hadn't even considered 205s.  If it works well though, then that'd be great.  That'd be over 26" total diameter, which is pretty close to the original size.  If they stay on the 4" wide rims and don't handle like crap, then I may have to consider that.

[satcat808]

Whoa, that's really wide!  I thought 195 would be a stretch, and hadn't even considered 205s.  If it works well though, then that'd be great.  That'd be over 26" total diameter, which is pretty close to the original size.  If they stay on the 4" wide rims and don't handle like crap, then I may have to consider that.

 

Yeah I had a hard time finding stock size with white walls.  This was the best I could do they are a little tall but still work ok for me.... Good luck

 

Aloha

 

Dean

[66Fairlady]

I have a pair of Mike's  320 Z'd lower control arms. $200.

Ted.

tcheaton@hotmail.com

[6l320datsun3]

I must say it looks much cleaner lowered since there isnt as much of a distance from the ground under it. Nice truck man just ... NICE!

[kwoo510]

I am thinking to lower mine, too.  What lowering kit do you use?  

[satcat808]

I am thinking to lower mine, too.  What lowering kit do you use?  

 

Any universal drop kit will fit.  I got my 2" drop kit from O'rilleys.  

[kwoo510]

Any universal drop kit will fit.  I got my 2" drop kit from O'rilleys.  

thanks