2" Lift Keys And Blocks

csheatz · August 22, 2011

Well right now I have the stock keys and stock 2" rear blocks. Keys are turned just about to the max. I am looking at a 2" lift that comes with what they are calling 2" lift keys, and 2" rear lift blocks. I have found out that the rear blocks are 2" that they want you to add to the existing 2" blocks. After about 1/2 sec of thought I realized I would have a single 4" block made ( I work at a machine shop) for the rear. So now I know I will get a 2" lift in the rear, but I am wondering about the 2" lift keys in the front! Are these 2" of lift going to be over stock ride height or will it be 2" from from maxed out stock keys? Reason I ask is because I am wanting to get a little more lift then where I am at right now, but dont want to go for a big lift. I figured going with the lift keys would take some of the load off my t-bars and relax the front end a little.

Here is a shot of where I sit now, currently running 295/70-17 with no problems. Will be going to 305/70-17 before winter.

Matt_ · August 22, 2011

I figured going with the lift keys would take some of the load off my t-bars and relax the front end a little.

Lift keys will not take the load off the torsion bars or relax the front end.

The load on the torsion bars and front end is exactly the same. Ride height is directly related to torsion bar load.... increase load = increase ride height, decrease load = decrease ride height. Its really that simple.

"Lift keys" will let you crank farther by INCREASING load further than the stock keys allow. Its unfortunate how much misinformation is out there about "keys" and what they do.... its all sales propaganda.

Stick with your stock keys set at 2" and have your 4" blocks made.

Stevens03 · August 22, 2011

I figured going with the lift keys would take some of the load off my t-bars and relax the front end a little.

Lift keys will not take the load off the torsion bars or relax the front end.

The load on the torsion bars and front end is exactly the same. Ride height is directly related to torsion bar load.... increase load = increase ride height, decrease load = decrease ride height. Its really that simple.

"Lift keys" will let you crank farther by INCREASING load further than the stock keys allow. Its unfortunate how much misinformation is out there about "keys" and what they do.... its all sales propaganda.

Stick with your stock keys set at 2" and have your 4" blocks made.

+1

csheatz · August 22, 2011

So its either keep it stock or go big?

Stevens03 · August 22, 2011

body lift

csheatz · August 22, 2011

body lift

Not a big fan of the body lift. To many little gaps that would drive me crazy.

Matt_ · August 22, 2011

PA makes a 2" body lift for your truck. Bumpers and everything get relocated. Put gap guards on and there are no gaps.

redjewel2ss · August 22, 2011

sounds like your looking for a total of 4" lift in the front and 2" lift in the rear. you won't be able to achieve this with just changing out the torsion keys.

your going to either have to do a body lift, or suspension lift. i'm not a fan of body lifts either! Skyjacker makes a 3" lift for $1350. Rancho, Tuff Country, and Rough Country make 4" lifts; the rough country being the least expensive for $1000 @ FatBobsGarage.com. and BDS makes a 4.5" lift kit for $2130, but is arguably the best quality kit made.

csheatz · August 22, 2011

Im only looking for a 2" gain in the rear, and keeping the front about the same, or at most 1" higher which I could get from maxing out my factory keys but I dont think thats a great idea. I thought going to the aftermaket lift keys would make it easier on everything. As of right now I might be headed back to the drawing board.