?T-Bar cranking?

NoSparks · 01-30-2009, 04:00 PM

I am looking to raise my front end about 1 1/2 inches.

Do I need to jack up the truck and release the load on the T-Bars before adjusting the key bolts?

I don't want to damage the bars (over-twisting).

I plan on obtaining shock extenders shortly (Cognito).

Thank you.

**usafracer** · 01-30-2009, 04:06 PM

Yes you need to raise the front of the truck. Shock extenders are only going to cure half the problem with just cranking the torsion bars. You still will be limited on travel because of the factory bump stops and your ball joint angles are going to be extreme.

NoSparks · 01-30-2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the info.

Tamperman · 01-30-2009, 04:59 PM

also, need to re-align the front end when you do it.

NoSparks · 01-30-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamperman

also, need to re-align the front end when you do it.

Thank you.

Chkmeout08 · 01-30-2009, 05:36 PM

will it ride alot ruffer?

Dmax15 · 01-30-2009, 05:43 PM

It'll be stiffer the higher you crank the bars.

farmer14 · 01-30-2009, 05:53 PM

oh yes it will

dirtymax04 · 01-30-2009, 05:58 PM

It will be stiffer depending upon how much you crank. If you cant get 1 1/2 out of your stock keys get some ford keys. Your angles arent going to be too bad...they start getting bad over 2". You are going to want at least some shock extenders...or better yet go buy some new extended length shocks. and you wont damage the tbars, you will break the adjusting bolt off before you do that. And yes, jack the front end of your truck up, put some pb blaster on the bolts about an hour before you go out and do it

ankersen557 · 01-30-2009, 07:10 PM

I had the dealership raise mine about 1.5in to 2. in to make it level. They allined it for me. Cost me about $60. I have not noticed any diff in the ride at all. And it looks much better.