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bodazpa · 09-18-2003, 07:28 PM

Has anyone ever heard of a key for a 88-up 4wd ifs front end? I was told that it is a new type of lift that gives you 2-2 1/2 inches in the front. I was also told that it was cheaper than a body lift.....I have never heard of anything like it, so if anyone knows anything about it please enlighten me.........thanks John

7d14xfun · 09-18-2003, 10:55 PM

I'm not sure what the 'key' would be. Maybe the key is a tool to adjust the torsion bars.

Some people crank up them up to get front end raised some.

PsRumors · 09-19-2003, 08:11 AM

To torque the torsion bars should be a generic socket, don't recall what size but it will not give 2 - 2 1/2 inches.

72beast · 09-20-2003, 11:57 AM

had a 88 Z71 that I was able to move it up 2"...had to take it to the dealer and they had to drill out some plugs to ajust the camber...My truck might of been low to start with as my wifes Z71 tahoe was 2" taller then my truck...and after the ajustment the truck was the same...

CEDJUNIOR · 09-20-2003, 05:24 PM

The keys are what the torsion bars connect to in the cross member. You adjust them by turing the bolt in to go higher, and out to go lower. Generally the higher you go the stiffer the ride, and the more chance you'll snap a t-bar. You can remedy this by installing 3/4 ton or 1 ton t-bars, but Z71's come with the 3/4 standard. A trick with new body style chevy pickups is to install ford keys, with allow for more adjustment and more lift. I have heard that they can be made to work with OBS trucks, but nothing confirmed. You shouldn't add too much lift, your CV's will suffer due to more cv angle, but I guess if you don't mind changing them every 6 months, go to autozone and get yourself a lifetime guaranteed set and everytime they need replacement they are free.

CEDJUNIOR · 09-20-2003, 05:31 PM

GM Key

CEDJUNIOR · 09-20-2003, 05:32 PM

Ford vsGM key

**Richard** · 09-20-2003, 09:58 PM

I have seen companys that sell re-indexed torsion bar keys. The part that the bar keys into is rotated so that the static position of the arms is higher. This results in a stock ride without the bars being "cranked up". The CV joint is another issue.

RooLer · 09-21-2003, 04:17 AM

I have seen these keys for sale on ebay before.

09-18-2003, 07:28 PM	#1
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	keys? Has anyone ever heard of a key for a 88-up 4wd ifs front end? I was told that it is a new type of lift that gives you 2-2 1/2 inches in the front. I was also told that it was cheaper than a body lift.....I have never heard of anything like it, so if anyone knows anything about it please enlighten me.........thanks John __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

09-18-2003, 10:55 PM	#2
7d14xfun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT Posts: 93	I'm not sure what the 'key' would be. Maybe the key is a tool to adjust the torsion bars. Some people crank up them up to get front end raised some. __________________ 1971 Chevy K10 Stepside 1999 Chevy Silverado 4x4

09-20-2003, 11:57 AM	#4
72beast TONYP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 100	had a 88 Z71 that I was able to move it up 2"...had to take it to the dealer and they had to drill out some plugs to ajust the camber...My truck might of been low to start with as my wifes Z71 tahoe was 2" taller then my truck...and after the ajustment the truck was the same... __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

09-20-2003, 05:24 PM	#5
CEDJUNIOR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving/Valley Ranch, Tx Posts: 897	The keys are what the torsion bars connect to in the cross member. You adjust them by turing the bolt in to go higher, and out to go lower. Generally the higher you go the stiffer the ride, and the more chance you'll snap a t-bar. You can remedy this by installing 3/4 ton or 1 ton t-bars, but Z71's come with the 3/4 standard. A trick with new body style chevy pickups is to install ford keys, with allow for more adjustment and more lift. I have heard that they can be made to work with OBS trucks, but nothing confirmed. You shouldn't add too much lift, your CV's will suffer due to more cv angle, but I guess if you don't mind changing them every 6 months, go to autozone and get yourself a lifetime guaranteed set and everytime they need replacement they are free. __________________ GM RPO Codes '95 K1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7 TBI NV4500 Tranny, 14 Bolt swapped in, locker, 3.73's Last edited by CEDJUNIOR; 09-20-2003 at 05:31 PM.

09-20-2003, 05:31 PM	#6
CEDJUNIOR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving/Valley Ranch, Tx Posts: 897	GM Key Attached Images __________________ GM RPO Codes '95 K1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7 TBI NV4500 Tranny, 14 Bolt swapped in, locker, 3.73's

09-19-2003, 08:11 AM	#3
PsRumors Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 53	To torque the torsion bars should be a generic socket, don't recall what size but it will not give 2 - 2 1/2 inches.

09-20-2003, 05:32 PM	#7
CEDJUNIOR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving/Valley Ranch, Tx Posts: 897	Ford vsGM key Attached Images __________________ GM RPO Codes '95 K1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7 TBI NV4500 Tranny, 14 Bolt swapped in, locker, 3.73's

09-20-2003, 09:58 PM	#8
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	I have seen companys that sell re-indexed torsion bar keys. The part that the bar keys into is rotated so that the static position of the arms is higher. This results in a stock ride without the bars being "cranked up". The CV joint is another issue. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-21-2003, 04:17 AM	#9
RooLer Been there, done that! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edmond, Ok but soon to be Reno, Nv Posts: 119	I have seen these keys for sale on ebay before. __________________ '95 GMC Yukon 2-Door 4X4 350TBI 3" PA body Lift 305x70R16

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