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

He sounds so much more enthusiastic in his newer videos😂

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.

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

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

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

You might not see this but your videos have improve so much!

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!

After 7 years he is still licking comments🔥🔥

LOL anyone in 2020 watching this

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!

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

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.

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

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...

+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.

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

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

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

Thank you for your videos. They are the most helpful for messing around and cleaning my Ranger more than anything else on the internet. I love how you talk in layman's terms instead of just expecting people to understand how mechanical things work.

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.

What an absolute legend he still be liking comments. 👏

Awesome! Glad to help!

i had no idea i was watching chris fix 🤣

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

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

Exactly! I agree 100%

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.

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

It's kind of amazing Chris still has all these vehicles... True testament of DIY strong

Awesome! Glad it worked for ya!

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

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

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

crazy to see his improvement, not a lot of editing or none at all during this time, more of a "tutorial" style video instead of a guide, so less enthusiasm, no intro, this is a RAW chris fix video, came a long way, love his videos and they've helped a lot, id say (at the time of me typing this) over 4.6 million others would agree, thanks chris for all you've done

Thanks man!

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

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

It's amazing to see the early videos and see how the channel has progressed and evolved.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Do u have a block in the back?

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.

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

Did this when you first made the video and I’m getting ready to take it back down... I only did it for more clearance for the bigger tires I had. But it’s been YEARS and it worked well just the suspension is so hard 😅 And when I took it to several shops to get the front end realignment they all said they wouldn’t touch it 😂

Exactly!

man evry video he gets more enthusiastic

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

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.

Hahah, yea man!

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

Does it have torsion bars?

I second that!

Lol anyone watching this in 2023

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

What is a 44?

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

LOL anyone in 2024 watching this

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

do you have torsion bars?

I love finding a new channel and looking at its first videos compared to the newer and seeing how its changed and evolved. The energy level of the beginnings of ChrisFix vs today is literally like the cars in restoration videos. They are complete shit at first but by the end they can be parked on the red carpet and are deserving of his 8½ MILLION subscribers. 👍👍 Great stuff Chris, even tho there's -0% chance he'll see this.

doing this on my 03 explorer

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

As soon as I saw that Mr. ChrisFix has a video on torsion bars, I leaped to it. You're my hero, bro.

No prob!

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

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

It's 2021, I just did exactly the same on my 2003 Ford Ranger. Thanks Crisfix.

This video is such awesome! And now I can change the oil on my Toyota Altezza!!!

you sound sad

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

I just bought my first truck! It's an '03 Mazda B3000. I bought it from Quebec and when I brought it to be safetied in Ontario it needed $2500 in repairs... it's a bit much but none the less I am still excited for everything to come!

vintage chrisfix! love it

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

Man you’ve came so far since this

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.

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

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

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

All of our vehicles are going to be in great condition after all these shutdowns! I'm in Seattle, during December 2020 with a current shutdown, but Autozone is open so I'm tinkering. Painted my wheel wells and everything else with the rust reformer and the undercoating, but I hosed it all down with WD-40 and let it ride like that for a week. Went to the carwash and pressure washed wheel wells, and undercarriage twice with hot water, soap, and then rinse with hot water ✌ times. Drove home and it was dry, applied rust reformer, then waited till the next day to apply undercarriage coating. Came out better then new! Even kinda looks like aftermarket custom parts because it looks so good, at least to a random girl that likes my truck lol. I did both tie rod ends for cheap, and it was so easy after watching your video! 👌 Tomorrow I'm detailing the inside interior of my lifted 2007 ford f150 5.4 3v, and i will do the engine bay, same vehicle I restored undercarriage, and replaced tie rods on with your directionsin your videos. I'm looking to see if you have a video on exhaust upgrade without out a welder, and truck bed restoration that has been spray lined, and has faded over time, and has small damage. I have true dual exhaust that has gotten rusty, and I'm starting to pop holes in the sucker romping around lol Some of the exhaust mounts rusted and broke, and created holes in exhaust where mounts made contact. About to search for those now! Thanks dude for explaining thing's in the right order, and giving us the information we need with no more and no less then what we need to hear. Keeping us busy during shutdowns 👨‍🔧👨‍🏭 got me paint brushing the interior of my truck 😂

Nice!!!! I want to get 33s but I am unsure how to get the speedometer calibrated...

You should make an Off-road Minivan

is it possible to lower it like this?

Great videos. Love your truck . I have a mazda b2500 in the UK, I have just had it restored. Lovely trucks . Thank you for your great videos

Your videos have improved drastically

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

Is it possible to raise the back?

Always love your videos! This is an older one, but awesome! I'm gonna do this to an 85 Cadillac Eldorado lol... Gotta clear those big wheels!

Thank you for the simple explanation. I'm not a mechanic, but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn last night.

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

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

Hey Chris what are the pros and cons on this? I want to do it for my 2002 suburban and was just wondering.

Chris improves a LOT in his newer videos

He called a socket a ratchet 😂

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

yo this is amazing and I love you for this

Do you get the t-bar cracking noise off roading now? I had a 1991 Toyota pickup that had it bad from the t-bars being cranked