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Old 05-08-2008, 07:31 PM
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hey i have a 97 f150 4x4
if i crank the torsion bars and add a 3 inch lift block in the rear would it lift my truck a good 3 inches?????????????

anyone have pics of the torsion bars cranked?
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:52 PM
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heres a picture of my 99 Rcab with 285/75/16 and the TB's Cranked 3/4 of the way up! Before and after pics!
Stock 245/65/16


After 33's and TB's Cranked
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:58 PM
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No you will never get 3" out of cranking the torsion bars and honestly it is not a good thing to do.
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 07:59 PM
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As for your question, you wont get 3" out of just cranking your TB's. If you want crank them to the 3/4 of the way and then throw and AAL (add a leaf) in the rear and you might get 1.5-2" higher
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard D
No you will never get 3" out of cranking the torsion bars and honestly it is not a good thing to do.
exactly! 2" would be the max! And you would have some steep angles on CV's and Ball joints
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble
As for your question, you wont get 3" out of just cranking your TB's. If you want crank them to the 3/4 of the way and then throw and AAL (add a leaf) in the rear and you might get 1.5-2" higher
didnt think i could get three but thanks for the help p.s ur truck is sick
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 97f1504x4jim
didnt think i could get three but thanks for the help p.s ur truck is sick
Thank you. My tires are conservative i could have went with 305/70/16. But they didnt have them in stock.

With TB's cranked and an AAL you can fit 35's on stock wheels with alittle trimming of the fron valance.
 
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