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MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

MountaineerTom

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I'm looking to get some info for a friend on these green keys people are talking about.

 

Are they GM keys?, Ford keys?, Aftermarket?, And will they work on a 1500 to provide an inch or two or lift?

03GMC2500HD Enthusiast

03GMC2500HD

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The green keys are actually the stock keys from the 1500 series trucks (non HD). They are used to level out the 2500HD and 1500HD trucks. If you have a 1500 series truck you will need the Ford keys from a 2000 F-150 to level it. Here are the numbers.

 

Green Keys = GM #15592573 look at www.gmpartsdirect.com

 

Ford Keys = FM #XL3Z5B328CA look at www.fordpartsonline.com

bigdogs Senior Enthusiast

bigdogs

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Not to ask a stupid question (the last time I lifted a truck was when they were straight axles on both ends and was relatively simple) but dont you lose some strength when replacing a part designed for a 3/4-1 ton pickup with something for a 1/2 ton?

03GMC2500HD Enthusiast

03GMC2500HD

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Nope! They are the exact same keys, exact same part number, only difference is that the hex for the torsion bar is indexed a little different for the different keys. Each key is identified by a splash of paint on them and that is where they get the names "green keys (1/2 ton)", "purple keys (3/4 ton)".

seatec Enthusiast

seatec

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i went to gmparts direct and they are quoting about $14.70. is that for one key only? im pretty sure it is but want to be sure. why do they call it arm?

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autopat Enthusiast

autopat

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That is an awesome article! I just ordered my "green keys" from gmpartsdirect.com!

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