Help - I can't move the....

[bs549]

torsion bar adjusting nut, so that I can change the suspension height...the nut won't budge.     I jacked up the side of the car that I'm trying to adjust, but I can't move it in either direction.
(it is the nut on the front of the suspension, directly across from the torsion bar...right? I think it's a 15/16 size)

If you've got any ideas on why I can't adjust it, or if you have a picture of the nut I'm suppose to be adjusting, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Alaskan_TA]

Here is a photo, the bolt is circled in red.

[JS27N0B]

Apply lots of penetrating fluid and let is sit overnight, try moving it both directions to break it loose. If still will not move, try a little heat on the swivel that the bolt goes through.  Don't forget if you change your ride height you will need to re-align the front end.


*edit, make sure you are trying to move the bolt circled in the above picture.

[vinb]

Go by the photo Alaskan_TA posted. Use a 3/4 " socket, the 15/16" nut is for the lower control arm. You don't want to touch that one.....

[bs549]

Thanks All!!  The pic is great, as I was trying to adjust the wrong thing (the factory manual I'm using was vague at best for pointing out the adjusting nut).  I'll give it a soaking and try it out tomorrow.

Thanks!
 

[Chryco Psycho]

make sure you jack the car up & remove as much load from the bolt as possible