In the event of it breaking, you may loose control of vehicle. It also may cause damage to other parts if it snaps while driving, not to mention you can possibly cause a serious accident and possibly flip over depending on vehicle and operating conditions when it breaks.
The 1st generation Nissan Pathfinder, 1987 - 1995 had a torsion bar suspension on the front end of the vehicle. There is a driver's side and passenger's side torsion bar and they are not interchangeable. 1996 - 2009 models do not use a torsion bar.
as the rear is torsion it is not straight forward. the torsion bars have to be removed one side at a time, with the torsion bar out simply adjust hub the required amount and replace torsion bar. then do the other side. this can be hard as the bars can be difficult to remove. best left to professional should cost between £60-£100
Yes you can Adjust the torsion bar to raise it. I did this on my 1 ton Chevy to raise the front end. I had an alignment right after and it has worked great ever since.
You need a torsion key.. most mechanics can twist the bar for cheap
May have control issues
A torsion bar is used in an auto suspension. A torsion bar suspension, also known as a torsion spring suspension or torsion beam suspension, is a general term for any vehicle suspension that uses a torsion bar as its main weight bearing spring. One end of a long metal bar is attached firmly to the vehicle chassis; the opposite end terminates in a lever, the torsion key, mounted perpendicular to the bar, that is attached to a suspension arm, a spindle, or the axle. Vertical motion of the wheel causes the bar to twist around its axis and is resisted by the bar's torsion resistance. The effective spring rate of the bar is determined by its length, cross section, shape, material, and manufacturing process.
the torsion bar is actually a rod which is twisted when load is applied on opposite direction like couple
Vehicle does not have torsion bars
To change the torsion bar on an Iveco Daily you need to pick up the frame and take off the suspension. At the end you will see the torsion bar which can be rotated and removed. Then. a new bar can go in its place.
There is a bolt near rear of torsion bar (the end closer to rear bumper) which will increase or decrease the tension on torsion bar when you adjust bolt.
Under vehicle, by end of torsion bar not attached to control arm.
No it is not.