Lifting the front

megger · 02-09-2007, 06:53 AM

I've got an 06 Z71 and want to lift the front to level the rake out. I've been reading about replacing the torsion keys and a little on spring spacers. What are the advantages/disadvantages of these? Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.

Chevy808 · 02-09-2007, 07:22 AM

Do a search on torsion key lifts. You'd be suprised on the posts you'll find....there's a bunch of them.

75K30 · 02-09-2007, 09:26 AM

You will be limited to torsion keys, or a full on lift kit. You do not have conventional springs up front that spacers will work for.
The downside to torsion key lifts, are that it limits travel extension. depending on how far you crank up the torsion bars after the keys are installed. This will make for a funny ride when a big bump is hit, and the suspension is topped out. A-arm suspensions have limited travel, and by lifting a vehicle within that travel limits the use of a full suspension cycle.

PickUpGirl787 · 02-09-2007, 10:03 AM

My neighbor adjusted his tortion bars a few turns and now his truck is level. Took him 10-15 mins tops

and it was free

megger · 02-12-2007, 05:49 AM

Thanks to all who replied. I will research the torsion lift a little more in depth. Thanks again for the insight.

02-09-2007, 06:53 AM	#1
megger Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Lifting the front I've got an 06 Z71 and want to lift the front to level the rake out. I've been reading about replacing the torsion keys and a little on spring spacers. What are the advantages/disadvantages of these? Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.

02-09-2007, 07:22 AM	#2
Chevy808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Born & raised in Hawaii had to move to Salt Lake City...bummer Posts: 275	Do a search on torsion key lifts. You'd be suprised on the posts you'll find....there's a bunch of them. __________________ '85 Oldsmobile 442 '93 Chevy 2WD C1500 350 Silverado Extended Cab Shortbed '95 Chevy 4WD K2500 454 Silverado Extended Cab Long Bed

02-09-2007, 10:03 AM	#4
PickUpGirl787 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 711	My neighbor adjusted his tortion bars a few turns and now his truck is level. Took him 10-15 mins tops and it was free __________________ Ashley My first truck was a 1988 Chevy 1500 with the 305 My new truck is a 1997 GMC 1500 with the 350

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02-09-2007, 09:26 AM	#3
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	You will be limited to torsion keys, or a full on lift kit. You do not have conventional springs up front that spacers will work for. The downside to torsion key lifts, are that it limits travel extension. depending on how far you crank up the torsion bars after the keys are installed. This will make for a funny ride when a big bump is hit, and the suspension is topped out. A-arm suspensions have limited travel, and by lifting a vehicle within that travel limits the use of a full suspension cycle.

02-12-2007, 05:49 AM	#5
megger Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks to all who replied. I will research the torsion lift a little more in depth. Thanks again for the insight.