How-To: T-bar Crank - DISCUSSION
#33
Torsion bar adjustment can raise or lower front chassis ride height. If ride height is out of factory specifications, too high or too low, it will cause rapid excessive wear to certain suspension and steering components, along with CV joints and universal joints. Not to mention, it will adversely affect ride quality and handling characteristics, which can also cause safety issues.
#37
Checking chassis ride height involves measuring the distance between certain points of the suspension, not body parts, (fenders, quarter panels etc). Best to have an alignment shop check front and rear chassis ride height. A good shop will have access to the specs and know how to measure it properly. On the GM T body, (4WD) the front is adjustable. If rear is out of specs, it requires spring replacement.
#38
I cranked mine end of June, I just used the tire lug wrench. If you want to know if it's level, just measure from two points opposite each other on your frame rails... No problems, I drive 2 hrs a day to/from campus on highway, handles/looks better! DON'T FORGET TO GET AN ALIGNMENT AFTER...COMPUTER/LASER ALIGNMENT IS THE BEST.
#39
I personally like the front a little higher... never cared for the "nose down" look. You could always mount a winch on the front if it bugs you.