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I am going to attempt the installation of my green keys in the morning. It looks like I just unbolt the two crossmember bolts inside the frame rail and slide the torsion bar assembly back. Should I jack the truck up off the ground? Any tips or cautions I should be aware of before doing this? Thanks

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It's pretty much straight foward but it is easier if you have the preloading tool. This is especially true when you're reloading.

 

The way I did it was to count the bolt turns when removing the adjusters before installing the keys. I then put the new key in and counted how many turns it took to get back to where it was and I gained about 2 1/4" plus was within 1/16" from being level side to side so there was no additional tinkering to get it evened out.

 

Good luck with it.

Frank S Senior Enthusiast

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This is the one I have. You can get away with using a gear puller but that tool is nice because it has a nipple which goes into the half dome recess on the key and lessens the chance of slippage. The upper arm of the loader also it small and goes into a slot on the top of the cross member for a very secure removal and reinstallation procedure.

 

You can find the tool cheaper than that if you look around. I think I gave $85 for mine and then found it somewhat cheaper elsewhere. Just look around first to find a good price if you're going to buy.

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I am going to attempt the installation of my green keys in the morning.  It looks like I just unbolt the two crossmember bolts inside the frame rail and slide the torsion bar assembly back.  Should I jack the truck up off the ground?  Any tips or cautions I should be aware of before doing this? Thanks

 

 

 

 

Check out (www.offroad-tech.com/tech/tb401/) or (www.fullsizechevy.com/fscu/fordkeys.shtml/). Both good articles on how to replace keys and the suggested tools you will need. :devil:

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