front keys

[the big blue bus]

ive cranked mine but i only got 1.5 inches out of it and ive got this rake now with 2 inch block and id like it level. would keys be my only way thats not gonna cost me a lot of money. i havent maxed out crank either ive got good bit before im on droop stops bars are worn and old im pretty sure. i attached pic of the rake

 

[99Yuk]

No way! That's what I'm talking about! I love that rake! Today's trucks are level, that's so over rated. Go old school!

But big knobbies on. Skinny on front and wide on back on crager soft 8's. Put a cb whip antennae on the back of the roof. Grill gaurd and driving lights up front. Mmmmm, that's classic.

But if your stuck on leveling, then I hear ya.
One question though. If you started with a level truck, and the fronts went up 1.5", and the back 2". That would mean a 1/2" rake which would be barely noticable if at all. That pics looks like more than 1/2" difference. How did you acheive that? How much room is left of each key bolt?

 

[the big blue bus]

ive got room left on bolt but it wont go anymore because of keys. i did a 2inch rough country block out back but looks like it gave lil more than 2 cuz the front 1.5 looks smaller than that. i might leave but i liked the level look. ill have to measuer from the frame to see how much higher it is in back tomorrow. the rake does give it a more truck look and ive got diesel bumper... and whip on back bumper haha. need me some tires

 

[fyremanpat]

after cranking the keys did you drive it around? you have to move the suspension a bit to get everything to set after tightening it.

 

[the big blue bus]

i have a for about a week now. i might have to try tommorow if i cna get anymore out of it

 

[fyremanpat]

ok. you might have to crank the a little more just be careful and make sure the front axles dont bind when turning.

 

[the big blue bus]

still 38.5 up front and 39.5 out back. the block did mroe like 2.5 was like 37 before. ill see if i can crank some mroe tomorrow. its not close to binding as it is now

 

[bowtiefreak]

Differently indexxed keys will allow you to crank more. You could try new bars or different bars out of a wrecked truck or something too. Typically on our trucks the keys give you enough to crank too much.

 

[the big blue bus]

which would be cheaper? ive got to do all new ball joints and idler arm right now :/ then after that ill work on front

 

[bowtiefreak]

If you go to a salvage yard the bars could be cheaper. Keys are like $100 though

 

[the big blue bus]

should i get from a truck or tahoe sub?

 

[bowtiefreak]

not sure to be honest, what ever is the same length as yours

 

[the big blue bus]

well mine being a 4dr mouts differnt in the back. it has these links which one has broken before and i replaced it with a new one. arent the truck ones longer? ill have to look at my freinds dads and his blazer and compare

im trying to get it looking like this

 

[the big blue bus]

what about ford keys. from reading they are pretty cheap

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

from what little i have read the ford keys are for the NBS not the OBS. could try 3/4 ton bars. your supposed to be able to swap them in but i have yet to read up on it

 

[sparg93]

everywhere i looked it was showing the same diameter sway bars for the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton.

However, I couldn't find the original part numbers or official GM stats...

 

[sparg93]

I was reading that uses keys causes premature wear on your suspension - any thought??

 

[bowtiefreak]

cranking too far puts added stress on ball joints and so on....

 

[the big blue bus]

im not looking to max out... just ge another .5 to an inch of lift ot bring it closer to level. im going to stop by ford dealer and see if i can get the keys from them. with them i should be able to crank it and level it correct? after its level im replacing ball joints and idler arm and w.e else i need to up front

 

[sparg93]

add a giant set of Bull Horns to the front grill for that roughneck Texas look!!

<<sorry, just thought of a truck recently that i saw with it>>