Torsion Keys

[SilveradoMike401]

Hey yall I've been poring over this forum looking for consistent information about the adverse effects of cranking up my stock torsion keys on my 2000 Silverado 1500. I read that you need an alignment afterwards, and I read that you don't. Any feedback about the negative effects would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks, Mike

[Stevens03]

If you crank to far.. your ride will suffer and so will your front suspension components. Measure before.... then measure after... You can get 2" to 2-1/2" of lift out of your torsion bars without issue. It helps to lift the front end before making a few turns, and keep the turns even on both sides. There's a chance... your torsion bars are a little tired, so you may not get the full 2-1/2". And don't be surprised if you see one bolt cranked more than the other too.

 

And get the alignment afterwards

[Patch6713]

I cranked my keys up one inch about two years ago. Haven't had any problems and I didn't get an alignment. However, the person that did it for me (did it while installing my plow) said going up any more would require an alignment.

[Big Whiskey]

If you crank to far.. your ride will suffer and so will your front suspension components. Measure before.... then measure after... You can get 2" to 2-1/2" of lift out of your torsion bars without issue. It helps to lift the front end before making a few turns, and keep the turns even on both sides. There's a chance... your torsion bars are a little tired, so you may not get the full 2-1/2". And don't be surprised if you see one bolt cranked more than the other too. And get the alignment afterwards

 

^^^ This!