T-BAR BOLTS

ZIGGY K · Post by **ZIGGY K** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:33 pm

I noticed that the drivers side bolt that you turn to crank the t-bars has 5/16" more thread exposed than the passenger side . I bought the truck new so the t-bars were never touched. I'd like to crank both sides evenly; approx. 3/4", but fear that 3 and 1/2 turns may max out right side . Is it normal to have these bolts at differnt lengths when it comes from the factory? Thanks

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:58 pm

They may indeed need to be adjusted differently. Many factors play into the adjustment.
There probably should not be a huge difference, but a few turns difference may be needed.

The best thing to do is with a full tank of fuel and the normal load measure the Z height, and the fender levels. If everything is pretty even and the ride height is where you want it. Leave things alone.

If you are wanting to raise things a little , feel free to level it out , or even it out.
You will need an alignment afterward, and if you turn them up too far , it may require backing down a little to attain the adjustment needed for correcting the camber and caster.

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 5:20 pm

my passanger side was about 3 turns longer then the driver side and still is once I cranked them

SomeCrew · Post by **SomeCrew** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:34 am

I took my bolts out....

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:29 am

my 04 is the same way the passanger side had less exposed

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:35 pm

It don't matter. What matter's is having the the resultant clearance you want in equal or you may want a bit more on the driver's side for driver weight.