cranking the t-bars

[stegomon]

i can't find the damn write up for a t-bar crank on the ifs suspension. i have a 97 sploder that i am going to stick some 31s on....dont think they will fit stock. any help would be nice. thank you

 

[84stealthranger]

they should fit stock but a t bar crank would help

 

[triumphrider-1]

Yeah, 31" dhould fit, maybe a little rubbing a compression and turning.

Here is the link to the ech library for cranking:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TorsionBar.html

 

[TwoTrackMind]

31's would normally fit a later Ranger, but I believe the Explorer is a little tighter fit. I have trouble finding stuff here too.

Anyway, basically you take starting measurments on your height. And assuming no one has lifted it before, you dont want to go more than 2" above where you start. And you might put some lube/wd40 on the threads to soak a while.

Lift the front off the ground by the frame, leaving the front suspension to relax, this allows the adjusting bolts to turn eaiser and not be as likely to strip the threads and such. Counting the number of turns, crank them in some then let the truck down. Drive it around the block and measure how much it raised. Repeat as necessary. If too much, simply back off the bolts some.

Now get a front end alignment.

Maybe someone else can point you or add something I missed.

 

[stegomon]

sounds simple...to simple. thank you

 

[Chris.S.]

One piece of advice, hit the adjuster bolts with some sort of penetrating oil and let that soak in for a day or two before you crank em...

 

[stegomon]

didn.t need to crank them. the 31s fit great on the front.

 

[TwoTrackMind]

Great! All you need now is some gears

 

[stegomon]

373 with a 302. it will be good enuff

 

[Jason]

No such thing. My brothers Bobbed-Duece has 4.56 I think. Hell the big boys I drive have 4.56 gears and never leave the road except for drilling companies.