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Torsion Keys for a front drop?

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Old 02-15-2021 | 11:45 PM
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Default Torsion Keys for a front drop?

Looking go slightly lower my truck. It’s a single cab short bed.
I haven’t read too many good things about torsion keys.
I’d like to accomplish a 1/2 or 1/3 on the truck instead of a 2/4.

Any suggestions?


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If you only want a 1" drop in the front then de-crank the keys until you get the desired height. Torsion bars aren't known to ride really well if you crank or de-crank them but I had my Tahoe de-cranked pretty much all the way for over a year and it wasn't as bad as some other lowered things I've owned. Granted when I recently ditched the T bars and swapped to coil overs It made me realize how much better the ride could have been all that time. But for the price, a de-crank is free. ditch the block in the rear or add some lowering shackles for $50 and you will have a lowered truck for near nothing.
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Old 02-21-2021 | 01:16 PM
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Dropping will cause the thing to ride on the bump stops all the time. Most people don't seem to like that. As well as, changing the control arm geometry and CV joint situation.
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