1992 K1500 Torsion Bar Keys

Re-clocking the torsion bar keys in my 1992 Chevy K1500. Also greasing the U-joints and changing the oil. Routine maintenance is a dull, but necessary task.
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[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

Nothing better than having the right tool for the job 👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm sure that key tool has paid for itself in handyness! 🙂👍 great video Wesley! Always nice to get some maintenance done before the sn*w starts to fall 🥶

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

I've used that tool more in the last 3 years, then when I bought it 12 years ago! Nevertheless, it's nice to have the right stuff on hand. Yeah, we've had some sn*w flurries the last couple of weeks. I'm so NOT looking forward to it.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Snow 🤣

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@oldcroneysgarage9739 hush Scott 👀 it might hear you and head this way! 🥺🥶

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE well I'm in the state right below you so it hit you before me 🤣 I better keep my mouth shut

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Don't you just love gms front suspension from the 90s? Lol. My dad owns a 92 1 ton with the same front suspension setup. It be nice if gm kept the straight axle

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

For what it is, it's not bad. But there's still something's that are to be desired. I actually did a solid front axle swap to my 1993 K1500 about 12 years ago. Ford Dana 60 high pinion with king pins. Swapped in a 14 bolt full floater while I was at it. One of the better things I did to that truck. Still have it. Currently awaiting a 454 TBI rebuild & swap. Time & money are such evil things! 🤣🤣

[@ydocproductions5593]

Good fix! That didn’t look like the funnest project ever, but at least it went fairly smooth👍. I wish Chevy went with a straight axle for these gmt400 trucks, however parts are cheap and easy to work on. Have you ever thought of getting those “leveling kit” torsions keys? They’re a little bigger, and are suppose to level out the front of the truck. Some people think they’re great while others say it will wreck your tires from premature wear.

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

That's what I have. The model I have is called Maxx Cam. All depends upon the intended purpose. My intended purpose is to take care of old & worn out torsion bars & to help offset the weight of the plow in the winter.

[@diycast6914]

Do you need this tool if you just wanna lower the ride height via the torsion bar adjusting bolt?

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

For small adjustments, either up or down, you shouldn't have to. I do recommend raising the front wheels off of the ground though. Just measure the bolt protrusion of each side & adjust evenly. The adjustment bolts are lock tite in the nut.

[@petersmith1076]

The highest in February 46°C but normally a one off day. 30°C ~ 35°C regularly.

[@loonauticus]

I don't feel as bad knowing that I am not the only one with one of my trucks missing the flywheel cover haha. stupid thing chevy did was put the oil filter right above the front shaft. i took my 90degree filter adapter off and got a shorter Wix filter, much easier to work with and never have to worry about the o-ring leaking on the adapter

[@petersmith1076]

Lol 35°C were I'm watchin'

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

From one end of the spectrum to the other! Where abouts do you reside?

[@petersmith1076]

Australia

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! So you're just getting into your summer months then? Does the temperature get much higher than that where you are?