5 GT Turbo Cant raise ride height?

[davemaygtt]

Hey guys, really need some advice please.
5 is up in the air, torsion bar is out, I left the shock bolted up still expecting it might push it down as I'm trying to raise 10mm but I can't seem too free it off to drop down. I can push it down a bit but it just pops back up. I have managed to get a whole 5 mm out of it.
Thought I would ask before hitting stuff to hard with a hammer.
Cheers.
Dave

 

[Adey]

release the shock buddy, you might need to to get the movement you need.

 

[davemaygtt]

Still wouldn't go, given up for the day. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[DaveL485]

Release the shock. Lowering the bar is about 3mm per spline.

 

[Mart]

Use a bar/jack handle or the such like to push down the axle whilst slotting the t.bars back in. It won't 'drop' on its own, even with unbolting the rear shocks.

An extra pair of hands will make it easier.

 

[davemaygtt]

OK, thanks guys. I thought I would be able to push it down but obviously it is tougher than that. At least the torsion bars are nice and free now, not a complete waste of time.
Cheers