Torsion Bar / Lift Key answer thread

[benjaminbarton55]

Has anyone ever tried the skyjacker/rcx control arm 2.5".lift? I.guess they are just supposed to work with the torsion bar keys to prevent front end wear to parts.

Does anyne know of anyone who has used these? Opionions?

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sja-c256k

 

[96k1500]

Has anyone ever tried the skyjacker/rcx control arm 2.5".lift? I.guess they are just supposed to work with the torsion bar keys to prevent front end wear to parts.

Does anyne know of anyone who has used these? Opionions?

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sja-c256k

Thats the same as hunter was talking about with the 3", it corrects the upper balljoint angle but everything else is still at bad angles

 

[atyates]

ok i have a question.
i have a 97 z71 with a 350. that should be enough info
i tried cranking to level my truck. i cranked it till i ran out of bolt and im still 2" away from being level. does that mean my torsion bars are bad? and if so, where can i buy new ones? i cant find them any where.
question 2: does putting in a 2500 torsion bar add any lift over the 1500 bar?

Thanks.

 

[atyates]

oh and i guess adding after market keys would not add the 2" i need then right?

just trying to make sure i understand everything

 

[phule]

Correct stock keys will crank more than enough

Adam

 

[tylers88]

you need to replace your bars then, keys will just be a bandaid and sag very fast. 2500 bars will hold more weight and you should be able to crank a little more but I would just replace the bars with either 1500 or 2500 bars and just crank to level and call it good.

 

[atyates]

ok well to get the height i need would you go with the 1500 or 2500?
and where can i get new t-Bars?

 

[dirtyhick42]

ok well to get the height i need would you go with the 1500 or 2500?
and where can i get new t-Bars?

Don't let everyone confuse you with 1500 vs 2500 bars... it dont matter either way a crank is a crank and you will only be able to go to a certain point. New I have no idea I would go to a junkyard and find some out there.

 

[atyates]

how do i know if the ones i get at a junkyard will sag or not?

 

[dirtyhick42]

how do i know if the ones i get at a junkyard will sag or not?

gamble... look for the truck that looks like it has the least wear and tear and lowest miles