Does a 2005 Chevy Silverado have torsion keys?
Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD 2005, Front Lowering Torsion Keys with 1″-3″ Front Drop Height by MaxTrac Suspension®.
Can you crank up the torsion bar on a Chevy?
And from what I have been told , you can crank up your torsion bar and gain maybe 3 inches but this will cause a stiffer ride or install green key’s to get your height and not effect your ride. As for me I think I’ll get the key’s.
How tall should front torsion bar bolts be?
Drive around a bit and bounce the front end, check measurement again. When it’s all good, get an alignment. If your front end sags any over time, just adjust height up with the torsion bar bolts to get back to 25″ and you should be right back in spec (provided caster and camber didn’t change dramatically otherwise).
Is there a way to turn up the torsion bars?
Note this is a 2500 and 3500 HD related issue only, don’t see it in the 1500 suspension. Re: turning up torsion bars? Adjusting the ride height will change the rest of the front alignment, but a 3/4 ton 4×4 should’ve been pretty level from the factory.
Why does my Silverado 1500 suspension top out?
Go ahead and crank your stock keys, just check your front shock travel, most front shocks will top out when the front end is cranked. Remove bottom shock bolt and check if you have any downward travel left in the shock after setting the ride height. Note this is a 2500 and 3500 HD related issue only, don’t see it in the 1500 suspension.
How to adjust a Chevy torsion bar for front end lift?
How to Adjust a Chevy Torsion Bar for Front End Lift. 1 Step 1. Lift the Chevy with the floor jack, placing the jack head underneath a frame rail and pumping the lever until the desired wheel is in the air. 2 Step 2. 3 Step 3.
How to crank up the torsion bars, need advice?
Installing the keys is easy if you have the right tools. I took a bridge clamp and machined the end down to fit into the divits on the keys. A regular C clamp wont be strong enough. Once the tension is off back the bolt out and let the tension off the clamp. Tap the bar forward remove the key. Once you start you will see how simple it is.
Drive around a bit and bounce the front end, check measurement again. When it’s all good, get an alignment. If your front end sags any over time, just adjust height up with the torsion bar bolts to get back to 25″ and you should be right back in spec (provided caster and camber didn’t change dramatically otherwise).
Why are my torsion bars out of alignment?
Adjusting the ride height will change the rest of the front alignment, but a 3/4 ton 4×4 should’ve been pretty level from the factory. If your front end is nose down then your torsion bars probably sagged a bit (doesn’t necessarily mean new ones, that’s why they’re adjustable) and your truck is probably out of alignment.