Ok I am about to order my aftermarket torsion keys but was thinking about installing them myself. I just wanted to know if you really used the tool that your supposed to use and if not how you took them out. And if I get 2 inch blocks for the rear, whats the longest I should run without getting longer shocks?

 

Hey 03, I can't help with your 4wd question, but we have a 03 "Forgotten" Club that addresses a lot of the 03 specific issues. You'll find the link in my signature. Good luck...

 

Awsome thanks!

 

Lots of guys have great success using huge C clamps.

 

thats what I was thinking I have heard stories but never really wanted to try it without making sure first lol.

 

yes but its pretty dangerous lol alot of pressure off those torsion bars. had a c-clamp break on me-- i think im investing in the tool to add to my tool box lol

 

Yea I rather not die at the younf age of 19 maybe investing in that tool would be better in the long run. Big Wheel your story convinced me.

 

It's a LOT easier with the tool, but can be done with the large C-Clamps. If you are going to use the C-Clamp, use a high quality one and don't attempt to use the cheap cast ones out of China...

 

lift the truck up off the ground, detach the shocks from the front, then loosen the torsion bolts all the way, then have a buddy lift the front axle allowing the torsion bar to turn a little but and they will slide out of the factory keys. thats how i did mine. a lift makes it easier if ou have access to one. took me about an hour and a half