after market t-bar adjusters

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after market t-bar adjusters

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What is the difference between aftermaket adjusters (sold for a 1-3 in lift ) ,and just turning up my stock adjusters?Do the aftermarket ones improve ride quality? :x Thanks Guys.
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I'd stay away from the indexers. They will only harshen the ride and if, they produce more lift it will only hasten the destruction of the IFS components, IMO.
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Aftermarket adjusters just allow you to crank further.
Usually the upper a-arms will also need to be replaced to allow adjustment to correct camber.

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I have thought about indexers only from the standpoint of my t-bar bolts are almost maxed out. The re indexed keys would start with the bolts all the way out and should not cause any more wear than the maxed t-bars. It might also keep the keys from topping out on the cross member not sure if the ride would be any worse or better as it is my truck rides like I am sitting on steel rods for shocks. I hate a mushy suspension.
I may be wrong on the keys but that 's my 2 cents worth.
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Keys themsleves won't effect the ride in any manner, even if topped out completely. I wouldn't recomend it, those things are a PITA to change and it won't do anything for you (other than give you to option to destroy the front suspension).
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