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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Relocate the whole front suspension setup down further. That is basically what the 5-6" lifts do.
 
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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could you explain what you mean?
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Default RE: cranking the t-bars??

You move the entire front suspension down. The 5" to 6" suspension lifts which are available lower the front suspension mount points, the front axle, and the torsion bar mounting points lower in relation to the frame, thereby lifting the front of the truck. Take a look at the various +5" kits available and you will see what I mean.
 
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Default RE: cranking the t-bars??

ORIGINAL: Hanr3

when you "crank" the torsion bars you are changing the geometer of your front suspension. Hence the need for an alignment.
I wanna know what a "Geometer" is...

Meybe its a measurement device for measuring the lift of Geo Trackers? (Geo-Meter)?


HAR HAR HAR
 
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Speaking of susp lift does anyone know where to find just a front diff drop bracket? I have two and two on my lift plus another 1 1/2 add a leaf plus 1 crank on my t bars and my 33's clear with lil trim in front and rear but i dont like the angle my axles are now at and would like to fix this.
 
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Default RE: cranking the t-bars??

I have been wishing for a 2" front diff drop kit ever since I installed my 2" Rough Country kit. Ironicaly, I am going to be changing out my cv shafts AGAIN tomorrow. They are at their maximum at the tops. This time I am gonna try Cardones cv shafts.
If there were a 2" diff drop kit out there, I would be one of the first in line to buy one.
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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You will never see a 2" drop bracket available in the aftermarket. Reason: The control arms need to be relocated for these kits to work. 2" is not enough of a drop to properly relocate the control arms. Not to mention the kit would cost just as much as the 5-6" kits... Those two reasons would dictate that no one would try to mass produce something like this.
 
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