Lift Your Truck for Free via a T Bar Crank (torsion bar)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024

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  • @frankiemaddalena1375
    @frankiemaddalena1375 7 лет назад +1867

    He sounds so much more enthusiastic in his newer videos😂

    • @Fireship1
      @Fireship1 7 лет назад +117

      It don't seem like a Chris Fix video without the Heyyy GUYS!

    • @guywithford5009
      @guywithford5009 7 лет назад +136

      more money more enthusiasm

    • @Dray12321
      @Dray12321 7 лет назад +1

      Frankie Maddalena lol

    • @similarimagery3184
      @similarimagery3184 7 лет назад +70

      He changed his recording style. in old videos, he's recording his voice as he works. in new videos, he's doing voice overs.

    • @Seqhael
      @Seqhael 6 лет назад +21

      I prefer this, the new videos are a bit too much to listen to

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +210

    ugh, not you again. Mr. I know nothing... What do you call it then? I am pretty sure when your ride height goes up, it is called a lift. Just like when you lower your car, it's called a drop... Go troll somewhere else.

  • @jonny3541
    @jonny3541 4 года назад +1051

    LOL anyone in 2020 watching this

  • @dakotaingram4341
    @dakotaingram4341 5 лет назад +265

    Man i was epecting the 'Hey there, Chirsfix here' nd looked at the date 😅

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +113

    Oh, and dont forget to give the video a thumbs up. It helps me out, thanks!

  • @jacintachhangte211
    @jacintachhangte211 Год назад +12

    Lol anyone watching this in 2023

  • @cutyou45
    @cutyou45 7 лет назад +701

    Idk wtf happened, i followed your instructions perfectly and then my house blew up.

    • @ethynstuart452
      @ethynstuart452 6 лет назад +53

      cutyou45 did you check muffler bearings? Blinker fluid?

    • @BlitzTheEqualizer
      @BlitzTheEqualizer 6 лет назад +9

      Maybe it was the stalinium bushings

    • @michaelc9128
      @michaelc9128 6 лет назад +5

      cutyou45 , did your back pressure regulater valve go out .. Thsts how my house and car blew up

    • @blgarage9519
      @blgarage9519 6 лет назад +11

      cutyou45 did you put your toaster in the microwave?

    • @loganbarker6717
      @loganbarker6717 6 лет назад +8

      That’s common in fords

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +62

    Yea, I am so use to saying car that when I talk to the camera, it sometimes slips instead of saying truck. Thx for the comment!

  • @j.s.6876
    @j.s.6876 7 месяцев назад +9

    LOL anyone in 2024 watching this

    • @j.s.6876
      @j.s.6876 7 месяцев назад +1

      Got a like from Chris!! So much respect for you, inspires me to work hard at what I'm passionate for... Have a great night and stay warm! It's cold in Jersey tonight 😅

    • @philsalee
      @philsalee 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yep 2024

    • @laserbera19
      @laserbera19 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yep watching right now for my ranger to lift it

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +68

    I drive mine every day and use her offroad occasionally (you can watch my offroad videos "OFF ROAD in my Ford Ranger (Mazda B3000)") and it is still good after 20k miles. I didnt turn them all the way as you saw in the video so it isnt maxed. As long as you do what was done in the video you should be fine. Obviously, any time you touch something like this, you could break something if it is weak already so...

    • @hamphollifield6133
      @hamphollifield6133 3 года назад +8

      you probably will not see this comment but I want to do this to my truck and after around 8 years of driving your truck have you had any problems yet with it from cranking the t bar.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +20

      @@hamphollifield6133 no issues. Just get the truck aligned after.

    • @hamphollifield6133
      @hamphollifield6133 3 года назад +17

      @@chrisfix how did you respond so fast. by the way thx man your the only RUclipsr that doesn’t let subscribers change them

    • @mattm5051
      @mattm5051 2 года назад +1

      Can you drop your truck in the same way using the torsion bar?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 года назад +2

      @@mattm5051 yes

  • @luissandoval7295
    @luissandoval7295 3 года назад +52

    After 7 years he is still licking comments🔥🔥

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +49

      4 hours every day reading and responding to you guys!

    • @luissandoval7295
      @luissandoval7295 3 года назад +3

      ChrisFix mad respect brooo I look up to you🔥

    • @dj_panda5760
      @dj_panda5760 3 года назад +7

      "licking" huh?😂

    • @luissandoval7295
      @luissandoval7295 3 года назад +1

      @@dj_panda5760 😭😭 liking**

    • @RikuSpirit
      @RikuSpirit 3 года назад +6

      @@chrisfix don't lick comments Chris, you don't know where they've been.

  • @mikencrew8885
    @mikencrew8885 8 месяцев назад +14

    2024 and watching this. I wonder if Chris would respond to this now lol. Great video. Makes you think, wow this channel how grown so much

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 месяцев назад +7

      Of course I will respond! And I can't believe how many people enjoy the videos sometimes haha

    • @mikencrew8885
      @mikencrew8885 8 месяцев назад +1

      Bro your the bomb. The real deal!!! I’m thinking about doing this to my 97 f250 light duty truck

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +21

    Nice! They are great trucks! You will realize this once you own one. The utility of this truck is amazing... Offroad, towing, loading stuff in the bed, etc! The only downside is fuel economy but its not the end of the world!

  • @aurvaroy6670
    @aurvaroy6670 4 года назад +105

    ChrisFix 2013: "Today we're gonna lift the front end of a...2001 Ford Ranger"
    ChrisFix 2019: "HEY GUYS! ChrisFix here!"

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  10 лет назад +37

    +BackinOrbit, I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. If you lift just the front tires, you will throw off the alighment and make your suv handle off on the highway. Plus, it might look funny if it isnt level.

    • @larryofw4690
      @larryofw4690 10 лет назад +1

      chris how we could do that on small car...thanks God bless...

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад

      Larry it depends what small car and the suspension it has. You might be able to use spacers or a larger spring.

    • @crisstepherstaffan
      @crisstepherstaffan 9 лет назад +1

      larry ofw why are you tryng to lift a car? please tell me its not for those 22"s.

    • @noah.whetstine
      @noah.whetstine 8 лет назад

      Will I be able to do this to the rear end of my ruck?

    • @Ryan-wr4nx
      @Ryan-wr4nx 8 лет назад +14

      +Noah Whetstine you sir shouldnt do anything to your car cuz you are a idiot

  • @spunkyspy
    @spunkyspy 3 года назад +50

    This looks sooo much easier than I always pictured it being! I might have to lift my ranger edge a little bit!

    • @Fit4C
      @Fit4C 2 года назад +3

      Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

  • @MrPs103
    @MrPs103 8 лет назад +87

    I like these older videos; they're very informative. Good job on the changes to your level of enthusiasm and pacing in your newer videos. I can tell you've put some work in to the quality of your videos since these days.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  10 лет назад +68

    @JORDAN MCCOY, yes, it has the block on the rear from the factory!

    • @TheWolverine-rm2kr
      @TheWolverine-rm2kr 8 лет назад +4

      Your truck is supposed to be lower in the front and higher in the back so when u haul something it lowers the back of the truck

    • @ChaosFragrances
      @ChaosFragrances 7 лет назад +25

      Not necessary to someone who never tows anything.

    • @jacobpritchard4847
      @jacobpritchard4847 7 лет назад +7

      TheWolverine0657 the reason trucks sit lower in the front from the factory is not for towing reasons it's for fuel mileage and better aerodynamics and older trucks sit lower from suspension sag and worn out parts

    • @lukemain4222
      @lukemain4222 6 лет назад

      ChrisFix How did the rear get raised up above the front in the first place? Did you lift it, and if so do you have a video of how you did it?

    • @frankybrown9273
      @frankybrown9273 5 лет назад +1

      @@lukemain4222 the back on every truck is lifted more then the front and that is for when you tow stuff then the truck isnt sagging lower then the front and it will just look leveled out, you could do an easy body lift just kind of have to put a bigger spacer under the body and it will be bigger im gonna be doing to things to my truck real soon, you can find videos on it everywhere

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +13

    You can do it a few ways. On my truck it was already lifted from the factory so lifting the front balanced it out (this is the case on most factory lifted trucks). One way to lift the rear is to add an extra leaf to the leaf springs. This is typically more complicated. So the easier way is to add a block (aka spacer) between the leaf springs and where the leaf spring rests on the rear differential. They sell them and they are relatively cheap.

    • @BlessedVeteranAdventures
      @BlessedVeteranAdventures 2 года назад

      Do you have a specific brand or material? Some companies are switching to aluminum but im not sure the long term turn out would be. Because of the shipping problems in getting steel into the country. Or just say f it and go with rough country and save all the headache lol watched your leaf spring video. So you answered my question.

    • @jamescastelonia5179
      @jamescastelonia5179 Год назад

      I hit send and I didn't mean to I had more to say I actually had to dial down what I did with the torsion bars so that the truck could be aligned properly and then he warned me that it was stressing out my u-joints my dog bones and everything else

  • @hotsuace24
    @hotsuace24 9 лет назад +40

    At 1:29 "huh" that had me laughing. I think it's the first time I've seen you accidentally use humor in your videos. I think you should add a lil more humor to your videos. Like a small gimmick.
    Btw your videos have helped allot.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 лет назад +5

      Michael Dorado Haha, thanks Michael! Glad you thought it was funny!

    • @san5981
      @san5981 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix 2:10 Can you please send me another video soon on how to use this kind of jack you used in this video?

    • @mae6955
      @mae6955 4 года назад

      san5981 thats what normally comes in a vehicles tire replacement kit, On my truck specifically there is a long rod with a hook that you twist and it pushes it up

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +10

    Hahaha watch out dude, it will wear your cv joints when cranked that much!

    • @JA-rn5qv
      @JA-rn5qv 4 года назад

      Yup he's right. Not a good idea to max them out. A few turns is fine. You want more than that? Then it's time for an actual lift kit.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +7

    Rangerrrr lean! haha, good point, I will add it to the video! Thanks!

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +8

    Thanks for the comment! Im glad it helped!!!

  • @jpillagames9207
    @jpillagames9207 8 лет назад +405

    you sound sad

    • @MrMalzers
      @MrMalzers 6 лет назад +58

      Man, this explains the "HEY GUYS!" Chris we have today...nice job dude

    • @Mr.Oct___
      @Mr.Oct___ 6 лет назад +4

      Yep. Judt noted the same diff myself. I roll my eyes at all over the top YT vids usually. But I see now that it makes a diff.

    • @Trials-and-Tribulations
      @Trials-and-Tribulations 6 лет назад +3

      or He's a smoker.

    • @technopanda1018
      @technopanda1018 6 лет назад +1

      JPILLA GAMES he does

    • @GravityReflex
      @GravityReflex 6 лет назад +4

      Less annoying than how abnoxious he is today

  • @ethanramdahin8016
    @ethanramdahin8016 3 года назад +10

    What an absolute legend he still be liking comments. 👏

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +4

    Hahah, yea man!

  • @shabbyc7867
    @shabbyc7867 5 лет назад +27

    Who else looked for the imaginary link in the top left above his flangy tip

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    nothing... I drive this truck every day and the more you lift it, the more stress is on the CV joints in the front axle. Plus for offroading you want to have some suspension travel

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +3

    Sweet! Mine has 31s on it in the video!!! Good Luck!

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +2

    watch 2:25 and if it doesnt make sense let me know and I will try to explain

  • @darrend4834
    @darrend4834 6 лет назад +74

    How is your truck doing after 5 years with this cheap lift? Any damage to the C/V joint?

    • @enriqueortiz5440
      @enriqueortiz5440 5 лет назад +38

      Considering he's still driving it I'd say it went pretty well.

    • @evandickson19
      @evandickson19 5 лет назад +20

      He still drives it and hasn’t done a repair video on the CV joints. Anytime something new breaks on his cars he makes it into a video. So pretty well so far then.

    • @abccanada6248
      @abccanada6248 4 года назад +3

      I have a 98 ford explorer what is sitting on the same frame and everything as these mazda trucks and ford rangers and I'm sure this t bar lift was prb bby barely even bringing it back to stock height. My explorer is untouched ride height wise and I still have angle in the CV joints

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +2

    Yea, I wouldnt do it unless you are gonna get her re-aligned... Like you said, big tires are big money!

  • @oncetwoshoot
    @oncetwoshoot 8 лет назад +11

    sure would like to know if you had any problems since then

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +9

    If it doesnt have torsion bars then you can lift it via the springs... It is a spacer that goes btwn the springs and where the spring sits...

    • @bl0ss0mshum4n
      @bl0ss0mshum4n 4 года назад

      Which one should i do for a 98 corolla? 😀😊

  • @xxlegitdashxx3738
    @xxlegitdashxx3738 4 года назад +6

    Heyy... crisfix here... *sigh*

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +2

    Did you lift it? If so, try heating the bolts up!

  • @laurentp5875
    @laurentp5875 8 лет назад +40

    Hey Chris, can't begin to tell you how much your videos haves helped me out. So, it's been a while since you cranked your T bars, any damage to the CVs or any other suspension issues? I have a 2011 ranger and have been thinking about doing this, but I don't want to damage anything... Have you been off-roading after the crank? Notice any change? Thanks man

    • @Solideyeta2
      @Solideyeta2 7 лет назад +2

      Lauren T P I'd like to know too.

    • @oscareli5114
      @oscareli5114 6 лет назад +2

      Never answered.

    • @joshuaramirez6121
      @joshuaramirez6121 6 лет назад +5

      Lauren T P well i cranked the torsion bar on my 2002 chevy silverado years ago and so far i haven't had any problems. Been offroading, caught some air at the sand dunes and even a cross country road trip. So i would say its safe to crank yours.

    • @j.adamwegs2882
      @j.adamwegs2882 6 лет назад +3

      I cranked the T-bars on my 99 dakota, and had a 4 wheel alighment and new tires shortly after. 10k miles later, no abnormal wear on the tires. I have had to replace both CV shafts, and wheel hub assemblies, but at 220,000 hard miles thats normal.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Dude, Ford made/owned Mazda. This is exactly the same as the Ranger. Built in Edison, NJ with the Ranger. The only difference is a few body panels and the badges. You sound like a moron when you say stuff that you dont know. So saying the B3000 sucks is saying the Ranger sucks, idiot.

  • @LuxxyHD
    @LuxxyHD 7 лет назад +12

    I can't believe how much you have improved on your videos 2017

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    Depends. What kind of lift? If you have torsion bars and they are not maxed out, it should still work...

  • @airhead0523
    @airhead0523 7 лет назад +34

    You should make an Off-road Minivan

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +23

      That would be cool!

    • @dirtysouthtv2209
      @dirtysouthtv2209 7 лет назад

      airhead0523 Or am Off-Road Full size van! Meet Olive: ruclips.net/p/PLU-E7UvaO3V4_j0lJLDUVNT_gKQtIn92r

    • @Ferraridude13
      @Ferraridude13 6 лет назад

      airhead0523 hoovies garage did that

    • @zragevii4705
      @zragevii4705 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix that would be amazing

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    Are there springs on your front suspension? It sounds like you dont have them...

  • @maximusnye1034
    @maximusnye1034 3 года назад +5

    great to see you working on cars with extremely simple tools. That proves the point!

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Dude, you sound like a moron. The B series is the Ranger. Ford owned Mazda and yes, this is exactly the ranger. Every part of the car has a ford stamp on it and it was made in the Edison plant right with the Ranger. Same engine too. How old are you? 12

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +3

    Exactly!

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    Definitely which is why you only crank the bars a few times. The small lift it gives isnt enough stress to really do anything. Mine is a daily driver so I cant put a lot of stress on the suspension.

  • @badranger2004
    @badranger2004 10 лет назад +5

    Also, I was able to put 33x12.50-15 toyo open country mud terrains on a 15x8 wheel

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад

      badranger2004 NICE!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 лет назад

      I have 32s and there is no rub. My truck came stock with them!

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +2

    Exactly! I agree 100%

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    You can get lifting blocks (body lift) or a suspension lift...

  • @artamus73
    @artamus73 4 года назад +3

    couldnt get socket off because you should have been using metric.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +2

    Thanks man!

  • @jungletrooper9252
    @jungletrooper9252 6 лет назад +4

    took me 2 minutes to realize this was ChrisFix, he sounds so different

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    Exactly... as stated in the video lol...

  • @connoryoung2777
    @connoryoung2777 7 лет назад +5

    He called a socket a ratchet 😂

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    I will speed up ware of your torsion bars and cv joints but that is it. You need an alignment to prevent tire wear. I only did a small lift so it wont do much as for wear and tear...

  • @Beltmaker09
    @Beltmaker09 8 лет назад +13

    Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe The reason why the front is always lower than the rear is comes in to factor I believe when you have something in tow it's to keep the front end towards the ground so that way when whatever you're towing is on the back it levels out the truck

    • @MrChalujo
      @MrChalujo 6 лет назад

      That's right

    • @kevinkhoury911
      @kevinkhoury911 6 лет назад +3

      Beltmaker09 don't forget you also have a engine in front so that's also some weight

    • @shawnwing7787
      @shawnwing7787 5 лет назад +1

      Shouldn't really be towing with trucks like these anyways.

    • @frankybrown9273
      @frankybrown9273 5 лет назад

      i dont think he tows much stuff with this truck... i think the max weight it can even tow is about 1000 pounds lol so its pretty much pointless to tow with this truck anyways

    • @craigbryson890
      @craigbryson890 4 года назад +2

      @@frankybrown9273
      2001 towing capacity:
      B3000 4x4 is 1500?
      B3000 4x2 is 5000
      B4000 4x4 is 5900
      B4000 4x2 is 6000
      Ranger 3.0 4x4 is 3700
      Ranger 3.0 4x2 is 4000
      Ranger 4.0 4x4 is 5820
      Ranger 4.0 4x2 is 6000
      I think the B3000 4x4 rating is wrong but it's the only one I can find. Of course none of these ratings take into account the "Off-Road" package (or whatever Mazda is calling it) that gives it the 3" factory lift and 16" alloy wheels.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    I am not sure... Go look under your truck and see... Its easy to spot

  • @mikesd98
    @mikesd98 9 лет назад +7

    doing this on my 03 explorer

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Do you have torsion bars? Go look under the truck. I clearly show them in the video. The rear is on blocks from the factory. You can add them easily if you dont already have.

  • @dj_panda5760
    @dj_panda5760 3 года назад +3

    man evry video he gets more enthusiastic

  • @Miloboa
    @Miloboa Год назад +2

    i had no idea i was watching chris fix 🤣

  • @thanks_ace
    @thanks_ace 6 лет назад +3

    Chris, would love to see more off road vids with your b3000 and perhaps some cool off road mods! Happy new year bro

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    all the blocks do is fit between your rear axle and leaf springs. It is the easiest way to lift a truck. Just gotta be careful. Lifting your explorer might sound like a good idea, but if you dont know what you are doing, you can really get hurt or even killed... Do some more research on the explorer forums.

  • @rustyshackleford1656
    @rustyshackleford1656 7 лет назад +10

    This worked great and now my truck is 37 inches high in the rear and 35 in the front. The front was like at 33 before

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +2

      +Streetstockcamaro nice

    • @rustyshackleford1656
      @rustyshackleford1656 7 лет назад +5

      ChrisFix awsome thanks for replying. A lot of you tubers with only like 100k won't even read their comments but you with 1.5 million still do it 😂thanks 👍🏼

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    That's why its only a few turns and the tires are off the ground...

  • @williamrogers1809
    @williamrogers1809 10 лет назад +2

    I just done this to my ranger. and I had 33's tsl's. And now I have 35's swmpers and the T-bars made a huge difference.

    • @310richard
      @310richard 5 лет назад

      How is ur suspension holding up?

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    do you have torsion bars?

  • @stevenxking
    @stevenxking 9 лет назад +104

    he called a socket a ratchet...

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    Does it have torsion bars?

  • @jimmygrant3212
    @jimmygrant3212 6 лет назад +3

    Tilted lower in the front because the rear will squat when you use the truck for what it's supposed to be used for.

    • @shawnwing7787
      @shawnwing7787 5 лет назад

      Lol heavy towing with a mid sized truck? c'mon man

    • @dakotakelly9371
      @dakotakelly9371 5 лет назад

      No, actually light duty towing.

    • @TheLexiconDevils
      @TheLexiconDevils 4 года назад

      It’s called RAKE not tilt you megadick

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Do you have torsion bars? Just kneel down and look under your Isuzu. I explain everything in the video.

  • @2_Wheel_Waldo
    @2_Wheel_Waldo 5 лет назад +9

    My guy 😂 that shit crazy, i watched this bc i just ordered 33s today and i need to fit them

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 лет назад +5

      Good luck!

    • @1ofhis518
      @1ofhis518 5 лет назад +2

      @@chrisfix did lifting it that way cause any problems?

    • @077nerfboy
      @077nerfboy 4 года назад

      LOUD TREES did it work I have 33s and it’s only scraping plastic wheel well which I cut with grinder and saw

  • @lewisahola
    @lewisahola 14 дней назад +1

    Crazy I’m watching a video from 11 years ago. Your page never fails me!

  • @bronzechicken4437
    @bronzechicken4437 7 лет назад +2

    Also worth mentioning, under no circumstances should you lower a IFS vehicle without proper mods done, my 01 Explorer always sat level, and ate CV axles, I found recently that, in comparison to the wrecked 99, it was lowered 2 inches in the front, I put the front end back stock, and it hasn't needed any more axles, and it drives a lot better and looks a ton better, besides that, room for 31s, it's a solid win

    • @hydraulics
      @hydraulics 6 лет назад +2

      wtf...who lowers an Explorer? glad you sorted that out.

    • @Nikkk6969
      @Nikkk6969 2 года назад

      Bouta put 31s on my ranger. Not sure if I’m gonna have room or if I’ll have to torsion bar it

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +2

    Awesome! Glad it worked for ya!

    • @lambo8961
      @lambo8961 2 года назад

      Thanks Chris, now i can have my own Miata!

  • @jordanmccoy2342
    @jordanmccoy2342 10 лет назад +3

    Do u have a block in the back?

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    What is a 44?

  • @doitlike_mattga6071
    @doitlike_mattga6071 4 года назад +3

    Man you’ve came so far since this

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    If it has torsion bars it will... Just take a look under the car.

  • @joeldavis7103
    @joeldavis7103 10 лет назад +10

    theres two nuts lol

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Does the explorer have torsion bars? If so, do this lift for the front. Is the rear end on leaf springs? If so, you can buy these shackles (blocks) that lift it and they are typically cheap. To give you an idea, my truck has 31s on it. I would think twice before you get bigger tires because then your speedometer will be off and you could easily be speeding when you dont mean to.

  • @danmyers8666
    @danmyers8666 4 года назад +5

    Love the videos. During the pandemic (CoVid 19) I (Dr Dan DMD) have learned so much from you regarding my Automobiles. From brake jobs to ways to properly super clean my cars you have been spot on with your detailed explanations, giving me the confidence to tackle moderately complex auto repairs. I have become a proud grease monkey. Thank You.
    PS I see you using many Harbor Freight tools in the early videos. While these are not Snap-On tools I suggest encouraging hobbyists, working under the shade tree, to appreciate the affordability and versatility Harbor Freight affords when starting out.

    • @Fit4C
      @Fit4C 2 года назад

      Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад +1

    I second that!

  • @aaronbohnen1870
    @aaronbohnen1870 9 лет назад +7

    Is it possible to raise the back?

    • @ArynBeltran
      @ArynBeltran 8 лет назад

      No, the only way is to add a block between your lift springs and axel

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    It was lifted from the factory but all it is are spacers. They are metal blocks that bolt onto the leaf springs and then connect them to the frame. Really easy to do. Just jack the car up, unbolt the leaf springs, add the blocks, bolt them back in.

  • @bobbyhill2619
    @bobbyhill2619 9 лет назад +3

    is it possible to lower it like this?

    • @freestylegamer8
      @freestylegamer8 7 лет назад +12

      only if your gay

    • @dickjohnson6574
      @dickjohnson6574 6 лет назад +2

      @@freestylegamer8 only if your gay what? Only if your gay comes out of the closet? Only if your gay sits inside the truck? You never finished your statement. Oh wait maybe you just meant to say "only if YOU'RE gay"...

    • @ralphleismer5064
      @ralphleismer5064 6 лет назад

      @@freestylegamer8 an how about if ur foot is bad ur probably kid

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Nice. Be careful with the hockey pucks because they get damaged easily and crack. Let me know how it holds up

  • @joerodriquez1191
    @joerodriquez1191 8 лет назад +18

    nice video. But let me correct ya. you did everything correctly. but.. should make sure the tires are the right size. And treads are about the same, left to right. on the front. check air pressure, make sure the psi are equall then take measurement. And when you adjust the tordions. you want to be the same height right to left, or left to right. you don't have to make equal adjustments. Your goal is to raise the front end. and level it so your not sagging on one or the other side. best way is to crank on torsions. get it raised where you want it, and at the same time, keep it the same height from left to right, or vise versa. And if you want to get picky. then you can crank the driver side torsion a bit higher than the passenger side to compensate for driver weight. when you have a heavier driver, it will help. but it only takes about 3/8 to 1/2 inch higher. at the most.ans get the alignment done, right away.

    • @joerodriquez1191
      @joerodriquez1191 7 лет назад +14

      @ chris waldrop... sounds like your a douche bag. Due to the fact that I was only tring to help. being that I have done sterring and suspension, for over 20 years. So when it comes to that, yes I do know my shit. seems to me that, you are on here trolling, cause, you ain't got nothin better to do or say. word of advice. key board warrior.... go slap your momma, cause apperently she never told you, if you don't have something nice to say, don't say shit. plus, it's called the comment section, for people like me, who knows a little something. And would like to help out , or put my two cents in for what it's worth. so have a nice day. douche bag.

    • @joerodriquez1191
      @joerodriquez1191 7 лет назад

      Chris Waldrop .. u suck. read my reply, on my comment.

    • @sunandmoon6578
      @sunandmoon6578 6 лет назад

      I doubt Chris needed any of your help

    • @werfo1
      @werfo1 5 лет назад

      @@joerodriquez1191 Hi I have a question, I installed some bilstein 6112 leveling shocks on my 2018 nissan frontier set them up to the highest setting. I noticed that the driver side is about a quarter of an inch lower on the driver side, is this normal ?

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Is it on blocks already like this truck in the video (from the factory)? If so, just remove the blocks.

  • @Shazrunner
    @Shazrunner 8 лет назад +7

    So this is only a good idea if you plan on getting new tires soon right?

    • @ndgoliberty
      @ndgoliberty 8 лет назад

      only if they are more worn on the inside than outside

    • @Shazrunner
      @Shazrunner 8 лет назад

      +Liquid.Song But a new tire wouldnt be worn at all

    • @Karbuster
      @Karbuster 8 лет назад +5

      +BillyBozen or if you do the responsible thing and get an alignment before you do anything else

    • @DonutHole123
      @DonutHole123 8 лет назад

      +BillyBozen he doesn't mean the new tires, he means the old tires before you get new ones

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    now that I think about it, isnt the gas tank on the drivers side?

  • @shrekwazowski7888
    @shrekwazowski7888 7 лет назад +5

    Sounded bored af doing this video ......

    • @Z6D4C4
      @Z6D4C4 7 лет назад +1

      It's an older video.

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Gotcha... Do you know how to calibrate the speedometer if you dont want it off?

  • @timothykendall7068
    @timothykendall7068 7 лет назад +4

    Will this work on a 2000 ford ranger that's 2wd?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +3

      No, you have coil springs in the front end on a 2wd

    • @jonathannine3104
      @jonathannine3104 6 лет назад

      Wait, so there's no free 1.5 inch lift for 2wd trucks?? :'((((( (I have a 2001 f150 2wd)

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    at 2:28 you can see the torsion bars. Does your truck have these bars?

  • @Jackle61
    @Jackle61 9 лет назад +3

    So now when you put something heavy in the back it will look like it's "squatting".

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 лет назад +2

      Jackle61 If you put something heavy in the back, you wont be riding with all of that weight too long anyway. I had 2000lbs of rock back there and it it was only squatting a little.

  • @Keyno77
    @Keyno77 Год назад +2

    Wtf this is chris fix?! He has come a long way. I was about to tell him that's not a ratchet it's a socket and those are not nuts they're bolts.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Год назад +4

      This was way before I make everything as good as possible but I think you still get the idea from this video lol

  • @LighthouseProductions24
    @LighthouseProductions24 10 лет назад +17

    It's a truck, not a car

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад +5

      yep

    • @LighthouseProductions24
      @LighthouseProductions24 10 лет назад +2

      Sorry man, just a pet peeve of mine

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад +4

      lol, it's ok. It is just something you get use to saying. It got the point across and people can watch the video and learn how to lift their truck a little.

    • @LighthouseProductions24
      @LighthouseProductions24 10 лет назад

      I was just bored on here so I was checking it out, I drive a big truck so no lift necessary lol..nice video though man

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 лет назад +1

      Thanks! What truck?

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  11 лет назад

    Only if you are getting an alignment.

  • @Cathexis256
    @Cathexis256 8 лет назад +3

    Do you even lift???