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T-bar crank No gain

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T-bar crank No gain

I did the t-bar crank I started with 33 5/8" height
I cranked both them ended with 34 1/2" drove around the block messured it is 33 1/2" now I didnt get any gain

I stoped cranking them when it felt they wouldnt go anymore
 
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Are they already maxxed?
 
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No I had never touched them till today. I am the only one who has owned the truck
 
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Hmmm did you crank them in the right direction. I mean i guess you must have if at first you got a gain of almost an inch, but that doesnt make sense at all?
 
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it settles some after you drive

how many times did you crank it?
 
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Try cranking them again, did you jack it up when you cranked them?
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
it settles some after you drive

how many times did you crank it?
I turned the driver side 3 times Iturned the passenger side 4 1/2 only becasue the passenger side stuck out further. I had the same exact height before I drove

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Try cranking them again, did you jack it up when you cranked them?
I had the truck up about 3 inches off the ground on stands

Before I drove it was right where I wanted it so I could fit the 285's under there
Ill probbaly try again wed. or if I can sooner
 
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Yeah I would try to turn them again, I bet you'll be able too since they settled some.
 
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Where are you measureing from? I hope its not to the ground because that can change, you should be measuring from the center of the wheelwell to the center of the hub so you get actual suspension height and not tire and uneven ground and all other things that could be an issue.
 
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When I did mine I turned my bolt about 6 turns..they aint settled down on me any but boy it sure is a stiff ride
 
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I had mine up for a little while and it gave me an inch or two. Cranked them back down since then and I have a nice smooth ride.
 
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no gain?? when i cranked mine (2 inches) i still could've gone another 2 inches more.
 
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