torsion key questions

cookiexd40 · 07-01-2008, 10:54 PM

i have a stock 2005 sierra z71...will the stock torsion keys adjust to lift the front end or do i HAVE to buy new keys??

also will i have to get a front end alignment after the "lift"??

how do i go about doing such lift??

03chevy · 07-02-2008, 07:08 AM

yeah you can get about 1 1/2 inch lift by adjusting them but not how you want to lift your truck. if i had your truck i would go out and get a 6 inch sysp. lift and call it done with 33's or 35's. but if you adjust those torsion keys only you will be replacing bearings and knuckes and putting you axles in a bind. wearing out all your parts really fast.

bradrhale · 07-02-2008, 08:57 AM

they make leveling kits for your application. like chevy said, it would not be wise to mess around with your torsion keys as this affects vertical travel. yes, you will need an alignment after adjusting the front end.

junior3382 · 07-02-2008, 11:55 AM

Anytime you make a performance adjustment to the front end of an IFS systems, you will need to take it in immediately for an allignment. Make sure you let them know what you did and why, so that they do not simply reverse it to adjust the allignment.

see error · 07-06-2008, 05:37 PM

i put a key lift in my truck i think im gonna pay for it now. do it right the first time. look at my post under shake at 55 in gmc trucks.

07-01-2008, 10:54 PM	#1
cookiexd40 Full Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	torsion key questions i have a stock 2005 sierra z71...will the stock torsion keys adjust to lift the front end or do i HAVE to buy new keys?? also will i have to get a front end alignment after the "lift"?? how do i go about doing such lift??

07-02-2008, 07:08 AM	#2
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 991	yeah you can get about 1 1/2 inch lift by adjusting them but not how you want to lift your truck. if i had your truck i would go out and get a 6 inch sysp. lift and call it done with 33's or 35's. but if you adjust those torsion keys only you will be replacing bearings and knuckes and putting you axles in a bind. wearing out all your parts really fast. __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

07-02-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,934	Anytime you make a performance adjustment to the front end of an IFS systems, you will need to take it in immediately for an allignment. Make sure you let them know what you did and why, so that they do not simply reverse it to adjust the allignment. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

07-06-2008, 05:37 PM	#5
see error Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25	i put a key lift in my truck i think im gonna pay for it now. do it right the first time. look at my post under shake at 55 in gmc trucks. __________________ 2004 gmc 1500 cc 4x4

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07-02-2008, 08:57 AM	#3
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,772	they make leveling kits for your application. like chevy said, it would not be wise to mess around with your torsion keys as this affects vertical travel. yes, you will need an alignment after adjusting the front end.

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