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79widestep · 02-19-2010, 11:54 PM

what a good brand to buy a set of Torsion Key for my 93 fullsize blazer so i can raise it up higher so my tires will stop rubbin when i hit a bump while turnin

95 S_Trucker · 02-20-2010, 12:10 AM

are your bars cranked now? i would crank them first if you didnt already, and if you cant get enough then do keys, but the max i would crank is 2 inches, the purpose of keys is to let you crank the bars farther.

79widestep · 02-20-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

are your bars cranked now? i would crank them first if you didnt already, and if you cant get enough then do keys, but the max i would crank is 2 inches, the purpose of keys is to let you crank the bars farther.

im not totally sure if there cranked but im thinkin they are or i couldnt run my 33's in the first place im guessin

LONGHAIR · 02-20-2010, 03:58 PM

Cranking the bars up also has the side-effect of stiffening the suspension. So be aware that this is the reason, if it gets too rough.

79widestep · 02-21-2010, 02:05 AM

thats y im wantin after market ones to give me more lift with crankin them up all the way

BradE · 02-23-2010, 01:12 PM

Be careful. I installed a torsion key lift on my 94 yukon 2 door and it rides like crap now. Installed new rancho shocks in front to help, but it didn't. Its really bouncy and I'm worried I'm gonna ruin my front end. Anyone else have any thoughts on this? I put this cheap lift on so I could get clearance with my wheels and tires as well, but regret it and don't really want to spend more than I have to to get it fixed. Aggravating!

Good luck and let me know how your ride is once you get it installed.

95 S_Trucker · 02-23-2010, 01:43 PM

i had an s10, and the max lift you can do on those is 1.5 inches, then you start to go through balljoints really fast, and it rode like a dump truck

depending on how much you crank you can ruin parts fast

79widestep · 02-23-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BradE

Be careful. I installed a torsion key lift on my 94 yukon 2 door and it rides like crap now. Installed new rancho shocks in front to help, but it didn't. Its really bouncy and I'm worried I'm gonna ruin my front end. Anyone else have any thoughts on this? I put this cheap lift on so I could get clearance with my wheels and tires as well, but regret it and don't really want to spend more than I have to to get it fixed. Aggravating!

Good luck and let me know how your ride is once you get it installed.

hmmm i dunno if i want to go this route i like how smooth mine rides i dont really wanna make it ride worse myabe i should just go body lift instead i would like to get a 6" suspion but that cost so much i foudn this lil while back any thoughts on it http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT or should i save up for up for this http://cgi.ebay.com/88-98-GMC-Chevy-...item5ad6aa035f

**Joesjunk** · 02-28-2010, 10:00 PM

I changed the keys on my 03 Duramax when it was new and it rode horrible. I hated it and took it back out. Way too hard on the front end also. I dont recomend it at all.

79widestep · 03-02-2010, 01:43 PM

ok so all im hearin is bad stuff so yea im totally not gettin them guess i'll save up for a 6"lift

02-19-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	Torsion Keys? what a good brand to buy a set of Torsion Key for my 93 fullsize blazer so i can raise it up higher so my tires will stop rubbin when i hit a bump while turnin __________________ truckin its not a hobby its a way of life 93 blazer 79 widestep

02-20-2010, 12:10 AM	#2
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: Torsion Keys? are your bars cranked now? i would crank them first if you didnt already, and if you cant get enough then do keys, but the max i would crank is 2 inches, the purpose of keys is to let you crank the bars farther.

02-21-2010, 02:05 AM	#5
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	Re: Torsion Keys? thats y im wantin after market ones to give me more lift with crankin them up all the way __________________ truckin its not a hobby its a way of life 93 blazer 79 widestep

02-23-2010, 01:12 PM	#6
BradE yard boy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 119	Re: Torsion Keys? Be careful. I installed a torsion key lift on my 94 yukon 2 door and it rides like crap now. Installed new rancho shocks in front to help, but it didn't. Its really bouncy and I'm worried I'm gonna ruin my front end. Anyone else have any thoughts on this? I put this cheap lift on so I could get clearance with my wheels and tires as well, but regret it and don't really want to spend more than I have to to get it fixed. Aggravating! Good luck and let me know how your ride is once you get it installed. __________________ 1984 Chevy c20

02-23-2010, 01:43 PM	#7
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: Torsion Keys? i had an s10, and the max lift you can do on those is 1.5 inches, then you start to go through balljoints really fast, and it rode like a dump truck depending on how much you crank you can ruin parts fast Last edited by 95 S_Trucker; 02-23-2010 at 01:43 PM.

02-28-2010, 10:00 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Torsion Keys? I changed the keys on my 03 Duramax when it was new and it rode horrible. I hated it and took it back out. Way too hard on the front end also. I dont recomend it at all. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-02-2010, 01:43 PM	#10
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	Re: Torsion Keys? ok so all im hearin is bad stuff so yea im totally not gettin them guess i'll save up for a 6"lift __________________ truckin its not a hobby its a way of life 93 blazer 79 widestep



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