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Thinking I want to add a 1.5" lift to the front of my 2007 Silverado Classic I just bought.  Been reading up on it for the last few days and am confused by all the options.  Just got new BFG K02's installed @ Costco so i need an alignment.  Figured if I am going to do the leveling kit do it now and get aligned after.  What have you guys used and like?

 

Torsion keys seem like the most straight forward, cost effective and DIY friendly.  Many brands to choose from, not sure best way to go.

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43 minutes ago, ajensen383 said:

If you only want to go 1.5" just crank up the factory bars...No need to get new keys ..

Ok thanks appreciate it.  Will give it a try.

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39 minutes ago, Harvster said:

Ok thanks appreciate it.  Will give it a try.

Remember 4 turns = 1" ... I was able to get 5 1/2 turns from the factory position out of mine on my 99. Raised it about 1 1/4- 1 3/8" ....On mine it didn't make my ride suffer at all just cranking the factory keys

 

I wanted to go a little more, so I got new keys, and raised it about 2" then the ride got a little stiffer,

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On 10/31/2019 at 1:59 PM, ajensen383 said:

Remember 4 turns = 1" ... I was able to get 5 1/2 turns from the factory position out of mine on my 99. Raised it about 1 1/4- 1 3/8" ....On mine it didn't make my ride suffer at all just cranking the factory keys

 

I wanted to go a little more, so I got new keys, and raised it about 2" then the ride got a little stiffer,

I cranked the torsion key bolts in 5-1/2 turns this weekend and only got about 7/8"-1" of lift.  I was afraid to turn them anymore, there is only about 1/4" of space between the bolt and crossmember.

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1 hour ago, Harvster said:

I cranked the torsion key bolts in 5-1/2 turns this weekend and only got about 7/8"-1" of lift.  I was afraid to turn them anymore, there is only about 1/4" of space between the bolt and crossmember.

Im wondering if your torsion bars are a little weak...My truck as 147,000 miles on it... I got a little over 1" cranking them 5 turns...Depends on how close you are to the look you want, you can crank it until the bolt bottoms out to see if it gets you to where you want to be, but its not really recommended to do that as the ride really suffers. 

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13 minutes ago, ajensen383 said:

Im wondering if your torsion bars are a little weak...My truck as 147,000 miles on it... I got a little over 1" cranking them 5 turns...Depends on how close you are to the look you want, you can crank it until the bolt bottoms out to see if it gets you to where you want to be, but its not really recommended to do that as the ride really suffers. 

Yea i don't know if they are weak or what.  The truck only has 57,000 miles on it and very minimal flash rust but has been undercoated by previous owner.  I am just going to leave it as is.  Its going in for an alignment tomorrow.  Thanks for your help.

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