TXBowtieGuy
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As soon as I finish my coffee I'm going to install my 3" keys and 3 " spacers for the rear. I'll post b4 and after pics.
Here we go...
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MadDogDelpho
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Oh boy 
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TXBowtieGuy
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Off to the store to buy taller jack stands... and a better jack.
HiHoeSilver
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What happened?
MikeLade
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Good luck!
If your keys have never been removed, you will be fighting it for hours.
I ended up cutting the bottom of the cross member out to drop the bar and key together then separate them on the floor using a 10lb sledge.
If your keys have never been removed, you will be fighting it for hours.
I ended up cutting the bottom of the cross member out to drop the bar and key together then separate them on the floor using a 10lb sledge.
Tonyrodz
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It def sucks if they've never been removed.
BigDaddy13440
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Heat is your best friend when trying to remove the keys!
I don't have an acetyline torch to fire up, but I did have a MAPP gas torch I use for plumbing. Heat up the key for 30 seconds, smack it a few times with the 3 lb sledge, let it cool for a minute, then repeat.
All in all, took me about 15 minutes for one side, and about 30 for the other.
I don't have an acetyline torch to fire up, but I did have a MAPP gas torch I use for plumbing. Heat up the key for 30 seconds, smack it a few times with the 3 lb sledge, let it cool for a minute, then repeat.
All in all, took me about 15 minutes for one side, and about 30 for the other.
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TXBowtieGuy
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I found the jack stands everything fell apart easily. The underside was very clean and the keys were stock. I have a question though and it may seem stupid but here goes ... the blocks for the springs in the back do they go on top of the coil spring or the bottom? I am sitting here with the rear end of my truck taking apart as we speak ready to put them on the.
MadDogDelpho
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Fairly certain they go on top of the springs.
Tonyrodz
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TXBowtieGuy
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I found 30 videos on doing the keys. But only one for the rear. It was in fast foward so I couldn't see where he put them. I found one pic that had them below the spring so that's where they went. Not sure it really matters the more I think about it. Just extending the springs. I think I might order new Springs that will lift it. I feel like it would ride better.
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TXBowtieGuy
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Ok so I found out I need new shocks for the rear. I'll get them tomorrow. Stock won't extend to fit the lift. Both front keys and rear spacers went on fairly easy. You will need rear shocks. Probably a good idea to replace all 4 while your in there. And rent or buy the torsion bar unloading tool. And use air tools if you have them. Made for quick work on those keys. I took my time and many breaks cuz I can lol. Over all time spent with tools in my hands has been around 2 hours. Now that I've done them I could do it in half the time next time. I'll post pics tomorrow. GTA is calling my name.
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TXBowtieGuy
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What year is yours? Those bump stops are different from mine.
Tonyrodz
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Mine is an 03. I didn't read your entire list, I didn't know you were lifting. I actually dropped mine.
The blocks go on top
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TXBowtieGuy
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Does it make a difference? It still does the same job whether or not top or bottom. Just curious.
4WDTRK
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Before I went to Z71 springs I had spacers for a while and they were installed on the bottom.
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TXBowtieGuy
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Before...
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Looks good. IMO I think it would look better if you cranked the keys just a little more. Maybe another inch in the front
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TXBowtieGuy
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I plan on going higher in the front but that was all we could do for now and keep a decent reading for camber. Upper control arms and shocks should do the trick.
