2500 Torsion Keys

[yukon25008.1]

tried to change torsionkeys yesterday and couldntget thebars loose after the bolt and threaded block were out of the way, any hints

[yukon25008.1]

havent alot of you guys done these yourselves?? whats the secret

[Anthonyb]

Just did mine last week. I used a sledge and hit it from the front with a long 1/2 extention. I then went to the back under the truck and hit it from that side. I went back and forth until it was able to move forward and drop the key. I whacked it really hard and it took a while, but once it released, it slid easily. The other side came out by hand, go figure. In putting the keys in, I had to beat the first one in. I then realized on the second side if I tested it on the bar before installing it, it would be easier. I cleaned up the inside of the key with a file to remove any burrs and it went in very easy. Hope this helps.

[Grumpy Tooch]

Do you need an alignment after installing the new torsion keys?

[alaska511]

Do you need an alignment after installing the new torsion keys?

 

 

YES

[04JJHD]

Pb blaster and a big hammer

[Kodiak450]

I never used any type of torsion key, just a wrachet.

[sonjaab]

New T-bar keys get ya more lift than turning the adjustment bolts.

 

Replacement tips and info:

http://www.gmfullsize.com/tech/torsion401.html

[alaska511]

I went with new keys just to get them even. I maxed them both out, and was 1/2" lower on the left. My tires wouldn't quite clear so I went with new keys to get that extra 1/2" on the left.

 

I recommend the Cognito upper control arm with drop ball joints when maxing out the keys or going up 2-3" with new keys.