T-Bars cranked!

[therick04pp]

So.....I finally got sick as hell of seeing that limp looking forward rake. Made the rig look like crap. I busted out the tools and went to work before my morning coffee!

Took me about 45 minutes after making adjustments, setting it down, measuring and driving it around the block with moderate braking to settle it all out. Before I started I discovered my drivers side was about 1/4--1/2 inch lower than the passenger side so i compensated by adding another 1/4 to the adjustments on that side.

All in all IMHO, I think it rides so much better. No more bounciness in the front end. Feels nice and tight and rides as good as she looks. I went to 23.25 and it was 3.75 turns on the passenger side and 4 turns on the drivers side.

Anyone wondering on whether to buy a "leveling kit" or crank the torsion bars.... Save your cash and crank the bars. I followed the video posted on here and had 0 issues.

[video=youtube;FRIsmboMwDs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRIsmboMwDs&feature=player_embedded[/video]

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Lovin' it!! But now I think it's time to find me some 35's...amongst other things..

:horns:

 

[06 H3]

Nice. Cranking the torsion bars is a great way to gain some offroad performance and it's free!

 

[4speedfunk]

You're correct...thats how they should've come from the factory. You might want to install some longer shocks, to take full advantage of the crank.

 

[alrock]

Congrats - great, easy mod.

 

[therick04pp]

You're correct...thats how they should've come from the factory. You might want to install some longer shocks, to take full advantage of the crank.

Most definitely will be doing this soon. Still trying to decide the best ones to put in.

 

[Flash]

By raising the front, is the rear then lowered automatically? Or just the front raised and the rear gap remain the same? IOW - Do the before and after measurements of the rear change after the front is raised?

 

[Xlr8n]

Looks good. If your shocks are still in good shape, you can use a spacer on the shock stud under the upper mount to put it back into the middle of its cycle.

 

[Xlr8n]

By raising the front, is the rear then lowered automatically? Or just the front raised and the rear gap remain the same? IOW - Do the before and after measurements of the rear change after the front is raised?

The rear leaf suspension doesn't give like a coil sprung rear end would after lifting. My measurement was nearly the same after lifting.

 

[poncho1965]

I need to do this. Installed my winch and mount today, went from 21 5/8ths to 21 3/8ths, hub center to wheelwell. Doesn't sound like much but man it really looks nose heavy now.

 

[06 H3]

All you need is a 1 1/16in socket and start cranking away

 

[poncho1965]

All you need is a 1 1/16in socket and start cranking away

By the time the Sleeping Princess trip comes around I'll have it cranked

 

[poncho1965]

Dumb question: I took more turns to reach 23 1/8, 6 driver, 5 passenger. Everyone's can be somewhat different? Thanks therick you pushed me to do this

 

[alrock]

Yes, everyone's is different. Some take lots of turns and others just a few

 

[M22KLARS]

Mine took a LOT of turns. More than 8 if I remember correctly.

 

[tfm-Neil]

My T-bars also took quite a few turns. But then my truck was riding a bit low it the front due to added weight in the front.
I've had to re adjust mine a few times since then, I think three times in all. Once when I switched winch bumpers and two other times to compensate for sag.
My truck could probably use some stiffer T-bars :huh:

Don't forget to get your alignment checked. My camber was still in speck after adjustment but the toe need to be adjusted.

 

[poncho1965]

My T-bars also took quite a few turns. But then my truck was riding a bit low it the front due to added weight in the front.
I've had to re adjust mine a few times since then, I think three times in all. Once when I switched winch bumpers and two other times to compensate for sag.
My truck could probably use some stiffer T-bars :huh:

Don't forget to get your alignment checked. My camber was still in speck after adjustment but the toe need to be adjusted.

After discussing with a mechanic I trust, cranking the t-bars will most likely just effect the toe...I have not had it checked yet but have just done around town short distance driving. How long would you go before getting it checked? I'm still checking it to see where it settles and if it will need any more adjustments.

 

[reaper]

I believe you're supposed to get an alignment after the crank. I'd do it within 200 miles... mainly just for tire wear.

 

[tfm-Neil]

Once you've had it out on the road it should settle pretty quickly, if it settles any further you can always readjust the T-bars to get the height back to measurements you took.

 

[therick04pp]

Dumb question: I took more turns to reach 23 1/8, 6 driver, 5 passenger. Everyone's can be somewhat different? Thanks therick you pushed me to do this

Glad I could be of assistance :thumbs:

 

[Schwarttzy]

Can't wait till I have the cash for the 35 inch tires I want, going to crank my torsion bars too. That and have my 1 inch shackles, the high clearance leaf spring mounts I'm making, and an alignment all at the same time. I'll have to mark off the tire locations and set up a tripod so I can get a picture perfect before and after.

But over all leveling these H3's out really make them look so much better.