IN the red blazer picture...did you have to trim at all?

 

yes sir. even with the tbars cranked, I couldn't even turn until I cut the fenders

 

I see in your vehicle description you have 1.5 tbar and 2'' shackle, does that level your body or is there still rake? I have 3'' tbar keys that I couldnt pass up for 10 bucks, so am I going to be nose up or level with 2" shackles? and as a troubleshoot(all in the interest of fitting the tires best) can I back down the t bar crank then use the keys to compensate?

 

I actually only have the front cranked about an inch up (maybe a little less actually) because I had balljoints and CV axles replaced recently. Couldn't get rid of the negative camber on the front tires so I lowered it back down to correct the camber issue and reduce the strain on the suspension.

When I had it 1.5" up, it was pretty much level but the front is currently lower than the back.

With the tbar keys, I don't think you would want to crank the bars at all. Aftermarket keys are designed so that the torsion bar is tightened up but the keys won't be pressed all the way to the top of the crossmember. Personally, I'd mount the tires first and I'd start cutting the fenders before adjusting the torsion bars.

I would hold off on the keys (just because they're a pain to install) unless you really, really need the extra clearance to fit the tires.

 

well, I've got a vehicle lift so we can stand under the truck...My biggest concern is doing the least amount of damage to the front suspension...and Im taking it that the keys can do all the lifting without tbar cranking??
and will my set up level it?