I have searched probably evey single thread on here regarding a T-Bar crank. For the life of me, I cannot figure out which bolt to crank. Its probably staring right at me. if someone could PLEASE post a picture of the bolt...you will be my hero for life. If I locate this bolt the crankage should be happening on Wednesday, my next day off from work. I have even found the thread with the link to The Ranger Station with the drawing and the instructions...but that didnt seem to help. I have put the time in searching with no luck. I am using a lifeline and hopefully you guys can help. Thanks bros!!!

 

well since u live right next to me id rather do it 4 u.

 

this would be a damaged driver's side t-bar cover plate.....



but...see the bolt hanging down? That's the one you want. There's an opening in the t-bar cover plate. The bolt is in the middle of that opening.

 

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...orsionBar.html

This link may help you.

 

since this question comes up so often i just went out and took a couple pics that i hope will give you a good idea of where its at

see the box with the bar coming out the side of it, its hangs down and is visible from the side of the truck
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a closer view:
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a lower view:
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mine is packed with dirt and needs to be cleaned out but you can see the bolt head in the middle of the hole:
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hope this helps out

 

Gear head, that was perfect!! I know exactly where it is.

So, one final question...to raise the truck from stock height, you would crank the bolt clockwise or counter-clockwise???

 

turn clockwise to lift the truck, glad those pics helped, now if anyone else asks for pics please refer them to this thread

 

righty tighty, lefty loosey.

tighter = stiffer. stiffer --> more lift.

 

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If at all possible (to make it easier on yourself) jack the front tires off the ground so most of the strain is off the front suspension. Of course block the tires, e-brake, put in park, whatever you got to do to keep it from moving and make sure it's safe to get under there before you do. It's a 15mm bolt if I remember correctly, and a breaker bar would help with leverege when tightening.