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Old 10-25-2010, 07:21 PM
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Hey. If i crank my t-bars to get about 2 inches on my 02 QC 4x4, do i have to re crank them after a certain amount of time? or should i just replace the torsion keys with lift keys? What is the best way to lift the front? I know i can add a leaf or 2 to the back.
 
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Old 10-25-2010, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr02kota
Hey. If i crank my t-bars to get about 2 inches on my 02 QC 4x4, do i have to re crank them after a certain amount of time? or should i just replace the torsion keys with lift keys? What is the best way to lift the front? I know i can add a leaf or 2 to the back.
Keys are a waste of money.The front end will only drop so much before it hits the bumpstops.I have had my tbars cranked 1.5" for about 3 years now with no problems. When you do crank them make sure you go get a front end alingment to make sure everything is good to go. And no after time they shouldnt sag unless you wheel it super hard.
 
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Old 10-25-2010, 11:50 PM
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cool. sounds good. i need an alignment anyways so ill do that right before i go get it done
 
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I have mine maxed out, and a 3" block under the leafs. It does change the handeling, but I like the feel, I have had it lifted this way for 2+ years.
 
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hey outlaw, how is your set up? where did you get your new keys and blocks?
 
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:06 AM
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I have mine cranked and It looks better than what it did. When I put my truck on the rack the alignment was off a little but not much. Its def worth the time and being able to fit bigger tires is a bonus too.
 



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