Ok When I cranked my bars months ago I took these measurments from the top of the tires to the top of the wheel well. Left side wasjust 2 centimeters shy of 7"and right side was 7" 2 centimeters. I had on stock 265/17 goodyear wranglers when I took those measurments. But after I cranked the bars I got the new Cooper ATRS that are 285/17. So If I go back down to the original measurments with my old tires what measurments should I put them to this time to get em stock again? I know its a stupid question its gotta be like a inch or so difference right? Is it bad if the bars are lower then they were when they came stock?


Btw does a 2-3" level lift on a 1500 hurt gas milage? It seems to have gotten worse

 

I'm guessing you had 265/70/17, and went to 285/70/17. If so, the overal difference in tireheight is only about 1", which divided by two would be about 1/2".

So if you are measuring the wheel well height using your 285 tires as a reference, subtract 1/2" from your original measurements.

As far as cranking bars goes, I would only have to speculate that it would slightly decrease MPG, as you are raising the front end, which will increase drag on the vehicle. How much it changes though, I couldn't tell you. Probably not enough to notice.

I would try to keep the bars close to stock height if possible. Going lower than that would possibly make the front suspension too soft, which may cause a problem bottoming out.

 

I would say.......yes

Rick