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Torsion keys? - 6/21/2007 5:03:59 PM
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sasquatchfound
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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.
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/21/2007 5:11:37 PM
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Jigg
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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?
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/22/2007 5:25:21 AM
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All you need is an 18mm socket...
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/22/2007 7:07:40 PM
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I was told that after market torsion keys will keep the front from sagging. Or is this wrong?
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/22/2007 11:52:27 PM
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These trucks have torsion bars for the front suspension?
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/23/2007 3:38:14 AM
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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...
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/23/2007 9:33:31 AM
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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)
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/23/2007 9:37:00 AM
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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.
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/23/2007 9:45:02 AM
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will i be able to torque the front enough to match the rear, i mean 3 inches is alot right?
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/23/2007 11:52:49 AM
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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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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/24/2007 7:39:00 AM
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The suspension shop told me my torsion bars were good. And i have not done any thing to the rear as of yet. I measured from the tire tread to the edge of both fenders and i got a three inch difference.
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/24/2007 11:26:10 AM
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something aint right then. cause i pretty sure teh ouly an 1 or 1.5 half differnce in mine.
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RE: Torsion keys? - 6/24/2007 12:08:01 PM
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My rear leaf springs are 2 1/2 inches wide and 4' 11" long. is the original?
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RE: Torsion keys? - 7/6/2007 10:21:51 AM
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How many leaves are their in the springs? Someone may have installed heavier springs (possibly 4dr springs maybe??)...
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RE: Torsion keys? - 7/6/2007 10:34:23 AM
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Sorry about double posting swart, i had trouble locating the first post though i was loosing my mind.
And there are 5 leafs on the springs.
Thanks
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RE: Torsion keys? - 7/6/2007 10:44:22 AM
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Here's a picture showing the springs on my old Bravada...
Only 4 leafs, not 5. Sounds like that is the source of your added height out back. Now that is on a 4dr, but you'd think there'd be more weight on the back end of a 4dr than on a 2dr...
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RE: Torsion keys? - 7/6/2007 10:47:55 AM
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So basicaly even if i crank my T-bars it will still be different height from front to rear?
Thanks
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