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sasquatchfound Jun 21, 2007 07:03 PM

Torsion keys?
 
Can some one help me with a link to were i can get a set of torsion keys. I had my bars checked out and truckaline siad they are good. so I want the keys to torque the front.

Jigg Jun 21, 2007 07:11 PM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
You can get them on ebay if you really want them.

You do know that you should be able to crank your t-bars within reason with the stock keys right?

EuroGoldLS Jun 22, 2007 07:25 AM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
All you need is an 18mm socket...

sasquatchfound Jun 22, 2007 09:07 PM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
I was told that after market torsion keys will keep the front from sagging. Or is this wrong?

*Old_School* Jun 23, 2007 01:52 AM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
These trucks have torsion bars for the front suspension?

swartlkk Jun 23, 2007 05:38 AM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
4wd front suspension use torsion bars up front yes.

To the original poster, are you attempting to lift the truck by cranking the torsion bars? If so, your ride will be worse... Also, the wear on the balljoints will be increased...

sasquatchfound Jun 23, 2007 11:33 AM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
my front end sits 2-3 inches lower than the rear, so i want to level it up. and how is it that this would put more wear on the joints if was designed to be at that hieght to begin with? My rear end sits 8 1/2 above the tire (from tire to edge of fender) and the front is 5 1/2 inches (from tire to edge of fender)

swartlkk Jun 23, 2007 11:37 AM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
If you are restoring it to stock height, it won't. If you are raising it up from stock height, you will be changing the angles and putting more stress on the components, causing them to wear out faster.

But you don't need aftermarket keys, just a jack, jackstands and a rachet.

sasquatchfound Jun 23, 2007 11:45 AM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
will i be able to torque the front enough to match the rear, i mean 3 inches is alot right?

swartlkk Jun 23, 2007 01:52 PM

RE: Torsion keys?
 
How is it that the front is 3" lower than the rear to begin with... Have you raised the back? If not, your torsion bars may be weak up front.


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