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Hi guys, I'm new here. Just joined yesterday. Just wondering if anybody has any experence with maxx cam adjustable torsion bar keys? I have a 2003 GMC 2500HD 2wd, and have new tires and wheels for it. 255/80R/17Just want to level it for the stance and tire clearance. Lots of stuff on rc and other keys, but nothing I could find on Maxx. I was just wondering about quality and any problems with that set of keys. Thanks in advance.

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i used to install maxx cam keys all the time. kinda cool however it will let you over crank the tortion bars. dont set it at the highest setting. and theres a good chance you can just crank up your stock keys and get enough height out of it and not spend any money. either way plan on some new slightly longer shocks and get a front end alignment afer the fact. they are a good quality key though

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Hi guys, I'm new here. Just joined yesterday. Just wondering if anybody has any experence with maxx cam adjustable torsion bar keys? I have a 2003 GMC 2500HD 2wd, and have new tires and wheels for it. 255/80R/17Just want to level it for the stance and tire clearance. Lots of stuff on rc and other keys, but nothing I could find on Maxx. I was just wondering about quality and any problems with that set of keys. Thanks in advance.

 

 

I have the SuspensionMaxx CAM 3 on my 2011 Silverado CC Z71 4x4. I have had no problems or issues with it since I had it installed 6 months ago. I used the max lift of 2.5" to level my truck out. Front end is only 3/4" lower than the rear. I'm well satisfied with the product. Make sure the spacers are installed on the shocks and you won't need new shocks. Since yours is a 2wd you will not get the spacers for the front differential. Make sure you get a front end alignment after installation. In my case after installation the front end was still within factory specs when checked.

 

My ride quality changed somewhat (stiffer) hardly noticeable now and it's not a negative feature. Hope this helps.

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You can blow your money on the aftermarket keys and make the company richer or you can just CRANK up your stock keys and get the same result. You dont need spacers or new shocks for this.

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Thanks for the info guys......

 

I also noticed today after taking off my front wheel that the lower control arm is on the bump stop. Is this normal for this truck or are my torsion bars sagging? The truck only has 51000 miles on it.

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yes its normal for the torsion bar trucks to ride on the bump-stops, its a "progressive" bump-stop if you will... if you get down adn investigate it, theres a larger squishier side thats riding on the arm, and the otherside of it is a harder compound that actually stops the suspension movement.

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