How to higher the existing T-Bars ?
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How to higher the existing T-Bars ?
I recently installed 8" T bars and now I would like to higher them a little without having to buy the 10" version.
What is the easiest way of doing this seeing as the bars are just screwed in and not on risers?
Here is a pic showing them installed.
Thanks for any advice.
What is the easiest way of doing this seeing as the bars are just screwed in and not on risers?
Here is a pic showing them installed.
Thanks for any advice.
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What brand are your bars? Whoever makes them may also make riser extensions. Search their site for 2 inch riser extensions. Bung King makes some as well as LA Choppers. But I don't know how interchangeable they are between brands. I know my LA riser extensions I used on my old bars would not work on my Biltwell Risers if I wanted them to.
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What brand are your bars? Whoever makes them may also make riser extensions. Search their site for 2 inch riser extensions. Bung King makes some as well as LA Choppers. But I don't know how interchangeable they are between brands. I know my LA riser extensions I used on my old bars would not work on my Biltwell Risers if I wanted them to.
Now I'm thinking longer bolts that go through the bushings into the bars and then add 2" chrome spacer between the bars and the clamp? Not sure if that would effect the stability of the bars though.
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http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/15-H...DK-15-RSRS.htm
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/2-In...?categoryId=-1
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/15-H...DK-15-RSRS.htm
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/2-In...?categoryId=-1
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Found a few options now. Riser extensions is what I googled. Thanks Mchad
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They are Santee 8" T Bars. Could not find any risers that would work.
Now I'm thinking longer bolts that go through the bushings into the bars and then add 2" chrome spacer between the bars and the clamp? Not sure if that would effect the stability of the bars though.
Now I'm thinking longer bolts that go through the bushings into the bars and then add 2" chrome spacer between the bars and the clamp? Not sure if that would effect the stability of the bars though.
Edited to add: If you're buying your own longer riser bolts, use grade 8 bolts torqued to 40 ft-lbs...
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Thanks everyone.
I do already have the poly bushings in there so I will probably go with a 2" rise and the LA Choppers style in chrome, unless I find them local on my visits to the hardware stores.
The T bars were only $99 on sale at J&P and the taller 10" were $130 so adding the risers/extensions to the 8" and I'm still about the cost of the 10". A good deal either way for a very nice T bar.
I do already have the poly bushings in there so I will probably go with a 2" rise and the LA Choppers style in chrome, unless I find them local on my visits to the hardware stores.
The T bars were only $99 on sale at J&P and the taller 10" were $130 so adding the risers/extensions to the 8" and I'm still about the cost of the 10". A good deal either way for a very nice T bar.
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