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Torsion Keys

Old Aug 26, 2011 | 04:17 AM
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I was wondering if switching bolts on the torsion keys for longer ones would allow more adjustment range through them? I am new to Torsion bar setups always had coilovers on all my vehicles. All help is appreciated

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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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I don't know if it would but......if it does....seeing you have a 4X4 and you did do it......your front CV angles would become too great and cause binding/failure.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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There is a reason those bolts only give you so much adjustment room, I wouldn't go beyond that...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Yeah if/when I lift it I'm gonna do 2 - 3 inches. But I was tossing the question around in my head about what makes the lift leveling keys so different from OEM keys. Figured I would post this question thinking maybe the keys would be the same.

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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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The leveling keys are indexed at a different angle. But I'd caution against anything over 2", so for that height the stock bolts will do. You go much more than 2" on a level and you're putting a lot of stress on ball joints, tie rods and especially the CV axles. 2" is my limit for a level. You want more then go with a suspension lift which has drop brackets so that suspension components remain at or near stock levels...
 
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