timbo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 In a couple of the pics of my Saladin it appears to be sitting slightly tail heavy. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?45954-Tanks-Trucks-amp-Firepower-2014&p=420416#post420416 The user manual and technical manual both talk about the torsion bars being adjustable, but neither say how or to what extent this should be done. Is it therefore as simple as winding up the rear (and to a lesser extent middle) torsion bars to get back on the level? Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 thats the bones of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Pretty much, but the manual should describe a more detailed process, to be conducted on level ground, that specifies exact tide heights at certain points. I have the process for a Saracen here, but not Saladin. let me know if you get stuck and i'll post it up. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Terry Is it the user manual you are consulting or an EMERS? I certainly couldn't see it obviously in the user manual.. Cheers Tim PS just sent you an email ref your junction box which is en route... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think it was the field repair manual. I'd have to dig it up and have a look. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 its pretty simple just wind it up or down, I WOULD make the drive shafts as level as you can so as to reduce the risk of damage to the tractor joints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cheers all I am not down at the shed for a few weeks but I will have a look and give it a try! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 If it's any help, on CVRT you jack up the hull, remove the track and road wheels and measure the droop of the torsion bar between the hub centre and sponson. With al the droop measurements equal, if all the torsion bars are good then the vehicle should sit level with the weight back on it (ours doesn't as we the torsion bars have gone soft on one side). Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks Vince My plan is to measure the distance from the mudwings to level ground at the front and rear and then go from there. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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