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thanks! i hope it works well
 
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ORIGINAL: thegr81

The t-bar connects to the bottom control arm follow it back to where you will see 2 bolts on the end of the bar. Loosen the back nut and then loosen the inside bolt to create lift in the front. Your going to want to have the front jacked up the do this!!
Actually from what I have heard you need to tighten them to get more lift. I don't have personal experience in this area but had been looking at doing it for a while and did quite a bit of research and talking with folks that did. Just send RCars2 or Jigg a pm and they will confirm this, unless they want to post up here.

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I heard of cranking the t-bar but i dont have a clue how. i want to get 2 inches on the front to even it out. any suggestions how i can go about with this?
A simple search using the search function on the forum should lead you to many discussions on this topic and should help answer all your questions. If you still have questions after doing some research then post up your specific questions. Right now just today there are 3 threads going on about cranking the torsion bars. Just giving you some advice, so we don't all have to repost the same info over and over again.
 
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Old 11-17-2007, 12:55 AM
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yeah, you definately dont want to loosen the bolts. tightening them will lift you.

just a tip: use the longest socket wrench you can find, and if you have one, use a non-racheting wrench.the bolts can be pretty snug
 
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anyone else have to stop and think what day it is when they wake up and check their email and find yet another 'what size tires on a stock 4dr?!" or "cranking the torsion bars?!" thread from the forum subscriptions?

blows my mind every morning...[8D]
 
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thanks guys, but for some reason, everytime i used search, it never worked. i might need a little help learning how to use it.

oh well,$h!t happens
 
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Old 11-18-2007, 12:16 AM
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i tightened the bolts and got about an inch lift for the front. it helped out so much. also, i used an impact socket and a breaker bar and the bolts tightened up with ease. i might lift it a little more tomorrow to get more clearance. thanks again [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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glad it worked out for you.

understand that this creates premature wear on the suspension and it would be a good idea tohave an alignment doneso you dont wear out those 31's unevenly
 
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