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safer than t-bar crank? - 11/18/2007 4:58:02 PM

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I was checking these out on ebay and was wondering if anyone thinks that these are a better idea than a t-bar crank to level the front of my blazer with the back. I don't know the amount of difference, all I know is that the front is lower than the back just by eye. I have heard that a t-bar crank increaes the wear on the suspension and you have to get an allignment. They sound better, but I wanted to get another opinion. They also come in 1-inch also. These are 3/4 inch spacers.

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/18/2007 5:16:15 PM

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2WD only... They are spacers for on top or bottom of the coil springs on a 2wd truck. Won't work for a 4wd.

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/18/2007 6:04:00 PM

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Yep, no worky for 4x4, otherwise I would have gotten those in an instant. Pretty much its just a t-bar crank for us or going all out with a 6" suspension lift.

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/18/2007 7:14:59 PM

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Oh, ok. Well then, what is the max I can go with a t-bar crank and not have to worry to much about my suspension going too soon. I measured it with my fingers and it seems like it is about a 1/2 to 1' difference. What is the # of cranks to inch lift ratio? Or do I just go one turn at a time and just measure after every turn? I want the front to be level with the back for when I get the wheel spacers so it doesn't look a little awkward.

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/18/2007 10:29:41 PM

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I would say lift spindles to maintain front end geometry but I can't find any!!

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/18/2007 10:40:27 PM

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i did about 3.5 on the pass side and 2.5 on the drivers side. people say its 1turn=.25" lift but my truck went up about an inch on the drivers side and about an inch and a half on the pass side (uneven side to side).

a lot of it depends on how worn the tbars are. it would probably be a good idea to measure often while youre lifting. that way, you wont "overlift" it.

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/19/2007 2:40:26 PM

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usually .5" to 1" they say is pretty safe and won't wear much more than stock, someone confirm this; since i havent cranked mine yet (waiting to get my BL installed)

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RE: safer than t-bar crank? - 11/19/2007 2:47:32 PM

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