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How much lift out of the torsion bars?

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Default How much lift out of the torsion bars?

It's on a 04 3/4 ton chevrolet.
Can I get 2, 3, or even 4+ inches in the front from cranking the torsion bars?

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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I think it's about 2 inches when cranked all the way up.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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I got an inch and a half when I did mine. I put Ford Keys in, and got 3"+
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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This helps me thanks!@
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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I have missed out on some of the lingo here. What are keys?
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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They're the peices that adjust the torsion bars. One end of the bar is in the lower control arm, and the other end is in the key. When the adjuster bolt is tightened against the key, it twists the torsion bar, and pushes the LCA down, lifting the truck.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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You get just enough to pretty much level the truck. It will ride rougher, but I kinda like it. Its alot less mushy. Oh and FYI if your truck is alignned properly before you crank the stock keys, you shouldn't need a realignment. I had mine done anyway and it was still in spec. Man I need to get a digital camera so I can take pics.
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