Finally pulled the trigger and bought 2/3 pro kit and the front/rear sway bars from eibach. Trying to do some research on the best way to install the new keys in the front. Is there a special tool or a diy way to unload the torsion bars?
Installing front lowering keys
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vjr021
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Once you get everything installed, let me know how it goes, I'm debating on a McG's 2/3 and Hellwig Sways, or the Eibach pkg.
Do a full write up with pics...
Do a full write up with pics...
There is a torsion bar tool but I couldn't justify the $100 for a tool I'd use a couple times. Check ebay, that is the only place I could find one. I used a 2 arm pulley puller to remove the keys. Mine were rusted in good. I had to use heat, small sledge hammer, and patience to get mine out. Make sure the front wheels are off the ground when taking out the keys.
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GMFS has a really good thread that I looked @ before I did mine. #1 piece of advice- WD40 before you start and as soon as possible. Use a 7 ton gear puller.
ballsie
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x2 on the 2 arm gear puller. Works great. Free loaner at autozone too.
dropmech
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Where in Florida are you?
killer20072001
Yep
I used a puller also only took like 30 mins total
tybardy
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The keys were the EASY part when I dropped my truck... the rear shocks, somehow, really wrecked my day! hahaha
Seriously though, I went and bought a massive heavy duty c-clamp. Broke the flat part off so it was just a ball that sits nicely in that little dimple on the key. I have heard some horror storied about tortion bars unloading into an arm, but with as huge as the c-clamp was that I used, I had no problems.
Seriously though, I went and bought a massive heavy duty c-clamp. Broke the flat part off so it was just a ball that sits nicely in that little dimple on the key. I have heard some horror storied about tortion bars unloading into an arm, but with as huge as the c-clamp was that I used, I had no problems.
vjr021
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I'm in Tampa...
dropmech
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I meant the OP. I'm assuming he's in Florida given his screen name. I saw on your info bar where you are.
The lowering kit was on back order and did not get delivered until mid January. Finally had time and I installed the kit this weekend. At this time the front is a little to low compared to the back. Once the back settles I will adjust to get the look I want and then get the alignment done next weekend. I will post pics once it is complete.
The ride is very sporty but can be a little rough. I did install with my Z71 shocks since they are still good. I am wondering if I need to get different shocks.
The ride is very sporty but can be a little rough. I did install with my Z71 shocks since they are still good. I am wondering if I need to get different shocks.
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my front rides ok on smooth roads but is VERY bumpy on ****** roads. i had to drive down several brick/cobblestone streets in tampa last week and was losing my mind it rode so bad! i still have the oem shocks on the front. dont know if swapping them out for some hd bilsteins would help or not.
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Fyrcaptain
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Pretty good link..."Key Install for Dummies"
http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22102
http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22102
Travieso
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i would try going with z71 bump-stops my truck rides so much better with them, even though i still have factory keys (soon to be change)
