AFTER TORSION KEYS
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AFTER TORSION KEYS
hey ive been wondering. im about to just break down and purchase the leveing kit for my 1500 but i noticed right now the bolts that go with the torsion keys are all the way out i mean not cranked at all. once i put in the new keys will they just stay the same(all the way out) and does that mean i couldcrank them after the new keys as well im not goin to im just thinkin out loud
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RE: AFTER TORSION KEYS
Cranking the bolts lift the front end and make the ride stiffer.
New keys lift the front end more than the oem keys if the bolts remain in the same position. Therefore new keys will give you more lift and cranking the bolts will give you even more lift.
The bolts will most likely not remain the same because you have to remove the bolts to remove the keys. The torsion will change with the new keys so you will most likely change the bolts depending on how much lift you want.
New keys lift the front end more than the oem keys if the bolts remain in the same position. Therefore new keys will give you more lift and cranking the bolts will give you even more lift.
The bolts will most likely not remain the same because you have to remove the bolts to remove the keys. The torsion will change with the new keys so you will most likely change the bolts depending on how much lift you want.
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RE: AFTER TORSION KEYS
When I bought my RAM, the stock keys were cranked all the way (in the pic below). The ride was horrible and in 4HI, i experienced the 'Death Wobble' under acceleration. I cranked the keys down to stock, had to replace ball joints because of all the wear, replaced CV's (inner and outer) due to cracking noises they made during turns due to the angle they were running with the keys cranked up. Basically, it was a disaster.
After marketleveling kits that replace torsion keys basically allow you to crank it up more. The exact same effect of cranking your stock keys, but more. I think replacing the torsion keys is a complete waste of money. Read this link from ReadyLift: http://www.readylift.com/c-22-dodge.aspx
In the end, the stock look sucked (especially with a 4X4), but drove perfectly. I took my time and cranked up the bars 1/2 turn each time, then did a test drive. When I hit the 'Death Wobble' (took about6 full turns from stock) , I backed the bars down one turn (to allow for more suspension travel). I'm pretty satisfied with how it looks now and 4WheelParts believes I can fit 35's on it now.
After marketleveling kits that replace torsion keys basically allow you to crank it up more. The exact same effect of cranking your stock keys, but more. I think replacing the torsion keys is a complete waste of money. Read this link from ReadyLift: http://www.readylift.com/c-22-dodge.aspx
In the end, the stock look sucked (especially with a 4X4), but drove perfectly. I took my time and cranked up the bars 1/2 turn each time, then did a test drive. When I hit the 'Death Wobble' (took about6 full turns from stock) , I backed the bars down one turn (to allow for more suspension travel). I'm pretty satisfied with how it looks now and 4WheelParts believes I can fit 35's on it now.
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RE: AFTER TORSION KEYS
As with most things, it's a thing of too much of a "good thing". A couple of cranks just to give a more level appearance and maybe clear the next size tire tends to just stiffen the front a bit. It's not supposed to be a substitute for a lift kit and if you over do it, you are going to have issues...