signguy62

Key are stuck on my torsion bars. Removed tension, tension adjust bolt and plate are out, bars wiggles around freely, but the damn keys are stuck on. Soaking in PB blaster now.....Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

1FastBrick

iTrader: (17)

3 lb hammer and a large punch.

signguy62

Thanks 1Fast, Soaking in PB now. Then I'm gonna give the BFH a try.

1FastBrick

iTrader: (17)

I don't live in an area prone to rust but That's what I would Do.

signguy62

Okay, PB and BFH did the trick. Stock keys are out. But then I noticed the Belltech 1-3" drop keys are identical in every way to the stock keys. Laid one on top of the other and there is no difference. How the hell are they supposed to lower the truck if they are identical? Am I missing something here? SMH

1FastBrick

iTrader: (17)

With the hex lined up and they are in the exact same spot at the tip???

Drop keys New or Used?

signguy62

Nah, I double checked. (Brand new keys by the way) There is a difference. VERY little but a differesnce. The new keys are in and getting ready to do the shackles.

Thanks again!

signguy62

Took very little to pre load the bars enough to get the plate/nut back in and without the bolt in, the bars/keys would move around. I ran the bolt in until it was flush with the cross member and took it for a spin. Rides nice, stops are not sitting on the LCA's, but I'm not impressed with the amount of drop. I know I can back the bolts out to lower it more, but like I said, it took very little to pre load and I'm affraid if I back them out too much there wont be any load on them. ??