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Old 01-16-2012, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudolph
The TB crank was done in about 10 minutes...both sides. The shackles were easy as well (except the last bolt) Took more time to make them then to fit 'em

And as TheRandom1 said - match all tyres size wise or never put it in 4wd
i can understand it if the rim size was different or the height of the tyres were different, but they're all the same its only the width of the tyre that differs, but i'm going with you guys, this is all new to me.
anyways i like the look of the 2" lift and as its so quick and easy to do
i might have a go at it.
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by heartattack
i can understand it if the rim size was different or the height of the tyres were different, but they're all the same its only the width of the tyre that differs, but i'm going with you guys, this is all new to me.
anyways i like the look of the 2" lift and as its so quick and easy to do
i might have a go at it.
make sure to lift the rear as well though. Just a TB crank will make it look a bit silly I think
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudolph
make sure to lift the rear as well though. Just a TB crank will make it look a bit silly I think
cheers rudy,
thought i'd just lift the front so i can watch the stars when i'm driving at night lol
yeah i'll def do both ends, just wondered how hard it was to do and what tools i'd need
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by heartattack
cheers rudy,
thought i'd just lift the front so i can watch the stars when i'm driving at night lol
yeah i'll def do both ends, just wondered how hard it was to do and what tools i'd need
To get the shackles off I used a 13/16 and 7/16 spanner. Are you going to make the shackles yourself?
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 02:03 PM
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its either make them or or buy the part that gives you the 2" lift, i'm more worried about the front, it there a special tool for the tb crank
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by heartattack
its either make them or or buy the part that gives you the 2" lift, i'm more worried about the front, it there a special tool for the tb crank
No special tool. I think I used a 18 or 19mm socket. The bolts are easy to find. remember 1 full rotation is about 1/4" lift.
also make sure to get it re-aligned after the lift
 

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Old 01-16-2012, 02:18 PM
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so its 8 full turns = 2"
thanks, i'll let you know how it goes
 
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Old 01-16-2012, 02:29 PM
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Yep, 8 turns is about 2"

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