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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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To get around 2-3 inches all the way around...

And on my 4x4 ive heaRD to even out the front there is torsian bAr extenders?


Lets here some advice please.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 04BlackGmc
To get around 2-3 inches all the way around...

And on my 4x4 ive heaRD to even out the front there is torsian bAr extenders?


Lets here some advice please.
I think you can get Ford keys for 2" in the front. Alot of people have done that.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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You can crank up the torsion bars using the indexers, or "keys" as some people call them. This will get you 1"-2" in the front, which will level it out w/ the rear. Some people use the Ford keys in the front, with a 3" block in the back, and get 2-3" in the front. Either route will wear things out in the front a little faster than it would if it was stock. A bodylift will get you 3" all the way around, and has no affect on the mechanicals. HTH.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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Hmmm where can i get these Keys?
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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a few companies make 2" torsion keys. Pretty cheap way to drop a 4-by.

for the rear, get 2" shackles
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by chris99gmc
a few companies make 2" torsion keys. Pretty cheap way to drop a 4-by.

for the rear, get 2" shackles
i want to lift not raise.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 04BlackGmc
i want to lift not raise.
idiot i am i want to lift it no lower. Where is the best place to get the keys?
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Right at the Ford dealer...can't remember the part # off hand, maybe someone else will. I'd try cranking the factory keys first, you might be happy w/ the height you get out of them.
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Found the part # for ya, it's XL3Z5B328CA...about $20 a piece.
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Originally Posted by FryZ71
Found the part # for ya, it's XL3Z5B328CA...about $20 a piece.
thanks man!
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