BEST TORSION KEY LIFT EVER!!

In this video I give my 2003 Chevrolet Suburban a small leveling lift using a new set of torsion keys from Suspension Maxx called MAXXCam 2.
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[@Meemanjack]

Instructions unclear where’s the rust that falls in your eyes?

[@the_hoedown]

I know right he dident mention that😂

[@jethro9341]

Squint faster

[@Az56818]

If u ever have to change the bushings for the cross member that the keys set in when u hammer out the rivets that rust will definitely get u

[@vanillaice5443]

It's better when it's soaked in chlorinated brakeleen

[@raysmith2095]

Instructions unclear….. dick stuck in fan belt.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

I don't understand why you need different torsion keys when you can crank the stock adjustment bolt ?

[@adenseay7406]

Me either lol

[@CountyCorral]

Has to be the cleanest '03 Suburban I've ever seen

[@brandonomeara5865]

You haven’t seen many then lol they’re everywhere

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Suspension is typically a very complex topic... I find it refreshing to see that in the past at least, engineers made suspension at simple as possible when things like leaf springs and torsion bars... They just seem so primitive and crayon simple to me. I love the concept of a torsion bar in general and how they work because you might actually be able to correct a sagging suspension on an old truck with a few turns of a screw. I think that's a great design. I found your video to be very informative, clear and safe.

[@XJlover90]

Always measure from the center of the wheel to the fender wheel Not the ground, due to tire pressure and possible in level ground it could throw you off.

[@Tablesaw818]

Literally exactly!

[@BackyardRevivals]

My fender is rusted tho

[@jackd2083]

Norwich New York Screen Repair Order a new fender and color match it with spray paint. You can do it yourself for less than $300 even if you do both sides.

[@BackyardRevivals]

@@jackd2083 breh fender flares r $30

[@jackd2083]

Norwich New York Screen Repair Flares are an option. Still should cut out and or treat any rust and paint to seal the metal👍

[@Levi-ou2bk]

i don't think people understand replacing the keys and cranking up your stock key to achieve 1.5" of lift affects every component in the truck in the exact same way there is literally no benefit or point in buying this part spending $300 on parts and tools plus you afternoon to replace a factory part that already had the ability to do the exact same thing is complete crazy talk

[@Funtimes670]

Show us a pic of the lower A arm and how close it is to the bump stop now. One of the main problems with cranking the Tbars besides harsh ride is the angle of the drive joints and wear on ball joints.

[@dasboot9471]

Uhhhhhh yeah, and the fact that you have zero down travel in the wheel arc left, mostly.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

Not with the different index of aftermarket keys

[@williamiverson903]

@@salty_terminal_civilian5374 different keys don't change the physics of the A-arm system. Literally no different than keeping your money and tightening the stock ones.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

@@williamiverson903 I design control arms but thank you for your opinion. The different index changes the angle of the torsion bar. The torsion bar is what positions the A arm.... If the torsion bar is in the same location, but the key is pushing higher than stock it keeps the angles the same.

[@williamiverson903]

The A arm is merely a lever with a fixed point on the frame. The only way to raise the ride hight is to drop the fixed point with proper lift bracket or steepen the angle. This is a fact regardless of what's holding the back side of the bar.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Looks great! Updating older vehicles is the way to go.

[@eddiestclair-im5wm]

Been looking for a video to help me understand how the torsion bar can be adjusted, and you helped me understand it all. Great work and great commentary throughout!

[@markvanleeuwen6678]

thanks to people like you.. i have a job. when you lift a chevy always loosen then tighten suspension bolts with the vehicle on the floor at the rubber bushings after the ride height change to keep from tearing out the bushings. some aligment guys dont do know to do this or are just to lazy to do it, so do it yourself then get an alignment at a good shop. and no, a key lift on a chevy does not accelerate ball joint/tie rod wear.. these usually last 60-90 k on a stock vehicle any way.

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

Actually, levels do put more stress on the rods and ball joints. But luckily, ball joints and tie rods aren't too expensive.

[@LirokuToragi]

This is the argument I don’t understand, even if it accelerates it, I replaced my entire front end, new control arms and everything. It only cost MAYBE $500 And a days worth of slow paced work. Now I have more adjustment in my control arms, and if my joints start going bad after 50k miles, I’ll just swap them out in my driveway, cheap and easy. The ride height, bigger tires, and ground clearance are easily worth half a days worth of trouble every 50k+ miles. A lot of times the people complaining don’t just level, they throw in bigger wheels and tires, end up hauling ass into ditches and mud holes, then complain the suspension wore out faster than stock. Of course it did.

[@GrandPrix46]

@@LirokuToragi Where'd you get your parts? I'm looking at doing the front end of my '01 2500HD and I'm at $1,125 @ Rockauto (after discount/shipping/tax). That's for idler arm/bracket, pitman arm, steering damper, inner/outer tie rods, upper/lower control arms, and front/rear shocks, all Moog and ACDelco. Did you use Detroit Axle parts off ebay or something?

[@4x4le]

people are always getting ripped off with buying keys. Someone just the other day told me on my 2500hd I would have a better ride if I went with aftermarket keys than cranked stock keys. When I told them I still have a ton of adjustment left with the stock keys and dont need aftermarket they said that my ride will be like stock but the height will be the same as it is now. Then I realized they had no clue what they are talking about, just like everyone else that buys new keys.

[@thomassmith1753]

Brandon I clicked on this video to tell this dipshit exactly that lol

[@LirokuToragi]

I had to switch to aftermarket keys, because my springs were worn so bad, especially on driver side, even at max adjustment I still had a 2” rake on it. Keys are cheaper than new springs. If I snap a bar I’ll buy a new one, until then, keys are cheap.

[@nxslt11]

Some of us need aftermarket keys because we put in offset bushings and have the cam bolts maxed out also. When you do this the stock keys aren't enough.

[@garybrown9719]

Makes sence my duramax was 1.5" to low just cranked the tension and walla level if you are going up 2" you don't need a key

[@mikequas4384]

Now that you raised the front end, do us all a favor and lower the headlights. I'm surprised you didn't mention that.

[@joelabriola6289]

Yes, you are right! If you don't people will be flashing their lights at you because the headlights are blinding them.

[@Chevyfan-tl2kw]

What's new everybody has LEDs these days and you get blinded by every fuckin vehical on the road. Fuck em. Prolly can see better with them high

[@steveaw5895]

That's ok, most 03's the head lights are fogged over anyway.

[@joelabriola6289]

@Craig D Yes and No depending how high you crank them up?! Any lowered headlight adjustments will be appreciated by other motorist! You most likely only get 2 inches of adjustment anyway! Not enough and the tabs break easy on the headlghts! I had a 2004 Chevy Avalanche 2500 4x4 BTW. They did make the truck look bad ass!

[@boydiesel69]

No kidding.

[@billyweeks5336]

You had plenty of adjustment left in your stock keys screws. About 4 turns in would have done the exact same thing. Little more firm but a little higher.

[@jewllake]

My 06 GMC Yukon 4x4 sits a little less then 1/4" on the driver's rear also. It has 130K miles with the original springs and nivomat self leveling shocks in the rear. I just replaced the front shocks with Bilstein 4600 yellow heavy duty shocks. Rides great. The front blue A/C Delco premium smooth ride Z85 4x4 shocks were still good. Took a great amount of effort to push them down.

[@wk3818]

Did this to my 2000 Silverado 1500 about a month after I bought it last year. The torsion bars had fatigued and the lower A arms were riding on the jounce bumpers. They need .5 to .75 inch clearance. I did a shock extension kit because the factory ones are ridiculously short. Adjusted the headlights and had an alignment done. The camber was out. After that I added upgraded anti roll bars front and rear and yesterday had a Detroit trutrac installed to replace the broken G80. I think I need to go to one of them meetings where you state your name and confess that you have a problem.

[@kenshinhimura9387]

@Tsunauticus III best trucks in the world

[@kenshinhimura9387]

@Womb Raider I know you're laughing because it's true and you're overwhelmed with joy.

[@dannorris1337]

What am I missing? Dont see why you need these expensive keys unless your factory keys are allready cranked to the max. If you just want a little lift the factory Keys should be able to do it, my 99 yukon lifted almost 2 inches cranked all the way. Not that I would run them their do to upper control arm allmost hitting droop stop. The ride quality will not be any better with new keys. Think of it like this, to raise the car to a certain height you have to twist the tor. bar until it gets their period, I dont care how the key is indexed! The ride quality will be what it is with the bars twisted to whatever point it takes to lift the car to desired height no matter where the keys are indexed.

[@adenseay7406]

Bc people are dumb enough to buy them

[@Brento311]

The previous owner installed lift keys on my 2007 Sierra Classic. It’s lifted 2.5”, but the ride is so rough that I’d like to drop it about an inch. I’m guessing I’m gonna have to get some original keys and replace the lift keys to be able to go down an inch? I’m hoping just an inch will help ride quality some.

[@baranyeni2129]

⁠@@Brento311Go try unscrewing the positioner screw then give it a try.

[@brettreid5949]

Tell me yall're dumbasses without tellin me you're dumbasses. That's the point of the adjustment cog inside of the lift key. The torsion bar AND torsion key twists TOGETHER when the control arms go up and down. The cog lifts or lowers the height of the front-end without bottoming out both the torsion key and the adjustment bolt that was meant only to fine tune the height, not actually be a lift kit unto itself. Since you're not bottoming out the adjustment bolt and the torsion key, you're also retaining suspension travel, which is what bottoming out the torsion key kills.

[@baranyeni2129]

@@brettreid5949 it helps a lot to me. So whats the idea behind those torsion keys for lift? Is it possible that the stock ones may break if we lift too much?

[@stevenpdxedu]

I too like my vehicles in stock configuration but hey, if I hadn't seen the before and after, I'd have never known why this truck looks so awesome! Thanks for the ideas and the fun 'how-to'.

[@454bard]

Pro Tip; Make sure there are upper control arms with extra Camber offset available for your vehicle before install.

[@dspencer1409]

This takes a set vehicle scales you have no idea if one wheel has 2000 lbs and the other has 1200 lbs to do it properly 1/2 tank of fuel, 200 lbs in the driver seat and equal or proper weight on the front scales on a level platform. If the truck twitchs or dives to one side while hard or emergency braking it will be because of your improper adjustments.

[@johnchristopherson2718]

Before you guys start making these modifications, do some research, you might not want to do this, because when you change the factory ride height , you also change the pinion angle of the rear end, which won't be a big problem, unless you plan on towing something. Good luck.

[@Icutmetal]

Brandon S No, he’s speaking out of his rear end.

[@lesglover6515]

you sure do love your Suburbans! And it's super cool that you take the time to make these videos for people that enjoy the same things as you do. You're not pretentious and you're not condescending. You just seem like a really super nice guy. I enjoy watching your videos Bud keep up the good work!

[@ThePhotoSoup]

That's a great compliment! I don't deserve it but thank you and God bless you.

[@jasonbrunelle3353]

I agree! Thanks to him I too have the Flex A Lite fan set up and whooooa! I love it!

[@d.c7464]

Hint: pull your tools, pushing can break knuckles.

[@flocksofseagullsss]

Broke my thumb yesterday* got the bolt though.

[@milanomatrione7138]

just push with an open hand ..

[@jewermank8536]

Imperfections in your concrete floor or tire pressure variations could make a diff too

[@1RoadGarage]

True. I have a saying that goes like this, 'I can only do the best I can do.'

[@jewermank8536]

@@1RoadGarage and you did awsome! Enjoy the positive attitude man, now come help me lift mine! Lol

[@tadjohnston4883]

That is why you measure from the center of the hub to fender.

[@realanimal3602]

I dunno. Not sure how long this took, 30 mins a side? Its inside so the temp should be stable, and on the same patch of ground. I think that unless he had a huge air leak or temp change inside of 30 mins that his measuring points are fine.

[@robertomurillo8529]

U wrong not look level 😂😂😂

[@michaelobrien9764]

Don't waste your time & $$ on this over priced mod. part One full turn on the adjustment screws will change front end height by a 1/4" I have owned 2001 & 2013 & 2016 & now 2017 GMC sierra 2500hd duramax diesel crew cabs short box they are all the same 1 full turn = 1/4" just adjusted mine on 2017 don't have to jack it up (yes it is easier on stands) use some rust penetrating lube.

[@maddmavic]

Can i fo tbat with an 03 yukon denali with awd ?i want to lower it alil and sticffen the ride hp a bit to make it handle better.

[@gabrielloya9892]

can it work for a 2wd

[@javierochoa432]

I’m trying to level my 2001 Chevy suburban...how can I do it???

[@LilJon-kp1hk]

I didn't know the 2017s had torsion bars. I thought all the newer models 2007 and up went to struts in the front

[@LilJon-kp1hk]

@@javierochoa432 I would go on Amazon and get a Rough Country 2" leveling kit. Should come with the keys you need, 4 shocks, and I think coil spring spacers or blocks for the back. For the money and that particular kit, you can't beat Rough Country.

[@kinggzz]

never lift your suburban with the keys, its aweful, feels way to tight and the suspension is ridiculous. opt for a little more expensive but much much betr suspension lift. you will be much happier that you did.

[@matthewfox3760]

Wheel alignment? I do my best work blindfolded

[@dasboot9471]

I’m not adding this comment to shame anybody or put anybody down, but for god sakes guys, you are absolutely wasting your money buying torsion bar lift keys. They do the SAME THING as cranking your key adjustment bolts...all they do is reposition the damn things to lower your a-arms ride height. They’re not stronger, they’re actually probably weaker steel, as factory keys are already forged. Use your BRAIN.

[@kenabi]

i find it amusing that gm copied nissan ~20 years after the fact. and not terribly well. the hardbody/1st gen frontiers had way better torsion bar designs.

[@VincentVader]

$250 for an inch and a half. I'll keep mine stock.

[@justinvandenbroek2646]

Vincent Vader look at rough country you can get them for 75

[@suavehouse5150]

Lol 😂

[@johngordon7242]

Rough country has a kit for 200 u get the keys and shocks

[@sammycolds]

240$ for 3 inch leveling with alignment in riverside

[@bmrisko1]

Just crank the stock keys...1-1.5" is no problem with them.

[@vladip.937]

Useless! These keys have the same effect as tightening the oem torsion bolts. Truck becomes jumpy because the lower control arm rubber bumper stops are now not resting on the control arms. Normally the bump stops are resting on the control arm, absorbing the roughness. When you tigthen the bolts, you add more tention to the torsion bar and that lifts the truck. Maxx keys create that tention with minimum tention set with the bolt but the offset on the key already sets that tention. I wish some suspention expert would actually create something that would extend the bumper stops so they still rest on the control arm to soften the ride by absorbing some tention from the torsion bars.

[@jonhubbard5787]

I've ran stock keys cranked on stock shocks, I've ran 3" keys cranked on stock/rancho shocks, 3" keys on a diesel cranked with shock risers. Some rode better, some rode worse.. but they all worked, and I didnt create a problem elsewhere. At least during my abuse of ownership. Do what ( you can afford ) makes you happy.

[@romanolvera3162]

We’ll what rode the worst and what road the best then ? Haha

[@dailygrinders89]

What about when you tow though doesnt that affect the sag in rear compared to front rake height

[@repentsinner4344]

It does but the keys will allow you to run 285s up front with minimal crank. If you're concerned with rear drop, you can install like a 3 inch block kit in the rear to keep a slight rake.

[@roccoseals7753]

It's still pretty much stock when you put the same brand wheels on, and it refreshes the look with quality wheels

[@chevyboyzz4996]

Some 16x10s on 35s or even some 20x12s on 35s would look nice

[@1717jbs]

What do mean by the ride quality is much improved? Can you elaborate? Thanks.

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

Doe they make that for astro van awd

[@randybeard6040]

I Screwed the Adjustment Bolts up to Level my 1998 Chevy 4x4 and it Rode like a Log Wagon--brought back to normal for good ride...

[@garymaya1767]

did you check the tire pressure in the back left?looks great! thanks for letting us know the ride is rougher, but i guess with shocks it will be okay? how much for the 4 shocks? are rough country shocks in their level kit any good?

[@omarzowila]

You should’ve put the Z71 rims on it because I think the Z71 rims would look good on the ‘03 Chevrolet Suburban

[@jmmcool]

Welcome to Michigan where uh, everything is rusted and hand tools would never do this haha. i had to cut them off my ford, and heat them on my Avalanche. and air tools. Ebay Torsion Keys... $29.99

[@Thelongesteconoline]

Nice! Very helpful. Its always nice to see it actually done instead of hearing how its done. I’m sure when it is due for some new rubber, some serious all terrains would really go a long way towards making it look less like a MILF mobile and more like a guy’s truck. Thanks for the vid.

[@jethro9341]

Its a good idea to have it aligned afterward. Even a small 1.5 inch lift changes your geometry. May not change it enough to affect how it drives, but it will definitely shorten the life of your tires.

[@bodine2537]

Nothing is changed with a lift bud, it’s only higher , no change to the toe or caster, camber

[@jethro9341]

@@bodine2537 cranking the torsion bars absolutely changes you front end geometry...bud.

[@bodine2537]

@@jethro9341 wrong , I know for a fact it don’t change anything and yes I do front end alignments

[@jethro9341]

@@bodine2537 Lies. Lies. Lies. I'll bet my lunch money on it. Get the FSM's out and prove me wrong bud. I'm not going to tell you where to find the answer, but it starts with camber...

[@syndify9556]

@@bodine2537 the alignment absolutely changes. You suck as an alignment guy

[@christopherhendricks4369]

Aftermarket keys are a waste of $$. Truck will ride like shit. Torsion bars are crap anyways. Coils on the 4x4 is so much better and it rides much better. It's a shame so few companies make swaps for the gmt800.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice Torsion Keys And good Install Video Jimmy 12:12 looks good @1Road

[@danielcooney6701]

Ride looks great. Have you had any issues with excessive wear on suspension components, ball joints, steering, etc., as a result of installing the torsion keys? I've read where completing a lift can accelerate wear and tear on the front end as a result. I'm looking to just level my front end with the rear on a 2001 Chevy 3500. Thanks.

[@missingremote4388]

The wheels & tires look good 🚗

[@sturdevantsbrookings7469]

DONT FORGET TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED ON YOUR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WILL AFFECT THE CAMBER AND CASTER MEASUREMENTS.

[@matthewgorgoglione5492]

🏁😑🔧you should always loosen the upper and lower control arm bolts just loose until you get everything installed and disired hieght then tighten the control A-arm boltz when done, so you don't Terr the rubber bushings🐎🐂 or it will be off a quarter inch on one of the sides...🏁🔧🍻🙌😷

[@jimmace6148]

Just cranking the adjustment screw does the exact same thing and it's free. People are so freaking stupid lol

[@munchkin929]

😂😂😂

[@miguelplascencia6093]

@Bryan Thompson you do get the same lift as stock because If you where going higher you will have to buy new struts so this model is a waste of money on my Chevy k1500 i can raise mine 3inches without having to buy longer struts not to mention CV axle

[@jrcobb8076]

Boy people are stupid. The keys give you more adjustment/lift than just cranking up the factory bolt. The keys work.

[@repentsinner4344]

@@jrcobb8076 tell me about it, bunch of broke as mofos. Clearly they haven't seen the difference in keys. I bought a pair of used Rough Country keys for $40. They're about a quarter inch wider and noticeably heavier. On top off that the key offset is different. Cranking the stock keys puts a much harsher angle on the bolts, which isnt the case with the aftermarket keys because the offset corrects that angle. The bolts can and do break with stock keys cranked too much. That said, if you're only looking for a slight lift and win't be going off pavement much, a little crank on the stock keys is fine.

[@repentsinner4344]

@Brandon S it's a different OFFSET. Bitch made

[@rrcoster]

FYI if you do mess with your torsion keys or replace them it be highly recommend for alignment after. Also if you tow i wouldn't recommend leveling the front as now your rear will be off now.

[@cyclonus01]

The suburban looks amazing. I have a 2002 suburban z71 with those ugly ass z71 wheels. Do you happen to know what size tire you went with. I'm in need of new tires and may eventually get the same wheels you got.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Although it's more accurate to measure down the center from the edge of the rim or the center, I think you nailed the adjustments. That Chevy lean will be there. Clean truck.

[@miltoshatzi4528]

So the front is now higher and level with the rear. How will this truck look when passengers, 200 lbs of full fuel and then cargo are loaded? Headlights shooting to the sky? Nicely made video and nice rust-free truck !

[@Watchout1010]

C clamp with the missing lower pad works, harbor freight c clamps seem to lose the lower pad easily.

[@Donmud]

Just a FYI you can do the same thing with your stock keys..... that was a rip off . Stock keys and aftermarket keys will do the same job.

[@joelabriola6289]

Not really?! You might get a inch out of stock, but the new keys can almost get cranked up 4 inches?!!! The max and the ride will suffer the higher you go!

[@kevinkalivoda3442]

@@joelabriola6289 aftermarket keys may allow 4+ inches but the stock upper control arms will not.

[@joelabriola6289]

@@kevinkalivoda3442 You are correct sir!

[@schuttrostig5729]

he probably wants to change the ride height 3 times a year so he needs the flexibility

[@repentsinner4344]

The aftermarket keys are much beefier.

[@dasboot9471]

Wow....you have expensive red torsion keys now...good job.

[@cydonianman]

Bilsteins are great. Came with my tundra 4x4 TRD. Replaced the ford racing shocks with a set of Bilsteins on my 07 mustang shelby's stage 3 ford racing handling pack. Much better.

[@bg5561742]

Shock extinction and crank up original torsion bars and it will work

[@mech8239]

Needs new wheels and tires! and yes most people like a good set of wheels! You seem to be type of person that would jump up and down over an extra nugget in your happy meal! so kool! lol

[@nachovazquez7528]

Liked and subscribed! Thanks for sharing this very helpful videos! God bless brother!

[@judgedredd8876]

At 1:48 perhaps you can also mention how this type of lifting adds extra wear to the CV joints (when equipped) now that they will work at an extreme angle all the time.

[@coreythefam6455]

I’m telling u he can’t leave his vehicles alone..

[@dailygrinders89]

Lol but he makes good content though

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Lol

[@stillborn62]

Reminder-as soon as you put any weight in the box your headlights will blind oncoming cars.

[@t-money10]

Gonna tackle this job Thursday that is for the video

[@kpj54256]

After you took your torsion key stop out, looks like your torsion bar to lower control arm bushing was shot for wobbling around that much. That affects your height too. Might want to change your bushing while you have your torsion bar out.

[@marcocampos3318]

this is chrisfix in 15 years

[@ttsupra87]

I got these for my Colorado SO MUCH BETTER THAN STOCK! Takes guess work out

[@MrB18cjdm]

Really like the leveled look! thank you for your vids overall good quality I have a 05 gmc sierra 5.3 and is very helpfull

[@kertmit7304]

So now what you are feeling on the road is the bump stops topping out so the wheel can not drop any farther ......give you lee wheel travel

[@SIX4TALL]

SILVERADO 99-06 SIERRA 99-06 TAHOE 99-06 YUKON 99-06 HAD ALL OF THOSE HAVE THAT SETUP WERE YOU CAN LIFT EM UP WITH THE KEY IM JUST NOW KNOWING THAT ONLY THING IS HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO WITH THE LIFT

[@dangardner7883]

Nice job. Your Suburban looks great

[@ThePhotoSoup]

Thanks!!

[@nickluchowski]

The reason the ride isn't as smooth as factory is because you preload the control arm bushings when you crank the torsion bars up. Whenever you adjust the torsion bars you must loosen all four control arm bolts so they can move freely and then adjust the bars and once you have the ride height you want then tighten the control arm bolts and have the truck aligned. If you do it this way it retains the factory comfort level.

[@iWatchVideosAtHome]

And remember to snug the bolts, rest the vehicle down on its suspension, then torque down the bolts, or the bushings will start to squeak on you. Also good luck on these 4 bolts if your truck lives in the salt belt. Had to use a cutting torch on my last truck to get UCA bolts out.

[@STANREMLEY]

DO NOT DO THIS. POINTLESS. BAD ADVICE.

[@nickluchowski]

Pointless? Comprehend physics much?

[@STANREMLEY]

@@nickluchowski Not to be a jerk but I am an ASE certified mechanic and I can tell you that your theory is pointless. The control arm bushings are already set in for one.. if they were installed correctly to begin with (attachment fasteners torqued and torque angle applied, if applicable, with the suspension under static load). Second, all that adjusting torsion key bolts does is adjusts the Z trim height. It does this by turning the torsion bars which in turn rotates and sets the lower control arms at a different angle (positive angles raise, negative angles lower the trim height). During all drive cycles, the control arms operate through this same range of motion they are going through during a torsion key adjustment. Nothing is binding during the adjustment, nothing new is being applied that dictates a special service other than a wheel alignment check/adjust to finalize the RO. So any positive results you are experiencing is all in your head.

[@johncraig1368]

Haha loosen the control arms that's the dumbest shit I've ever read

[@chris61670]

How did those torsion keys affect your ride?

[@akarez83]

Bro why r u wearing sandals while you're in the garage at all putting tires on in sandals? 1:11

[@ARC928]

Love your video, Can you explain why did you cover the licence plate number? People do this all over the internet and I don't get why.

[@miguelplascencia6093]

You can get a lot of information of a liscence plate where a person lives and what not

[@ARC928]

What about driving on public streets, should everyone cover their licence plates too ???

[@walkerl2482]

Ive been looking and researching lifts for my 2017 2500Hd and ive come to conclusion that you have to buy a lift kit that has keys,upper control arms,dif and shock spacer to keep the factory ride quality. Changing the keys makes the truck ride like a 3 legged cow in a sand pit. Do it right the first time. These kits can be bought for around 1000 bucks.

[@Munky332]

That might be true for new low milage trucks. This was a 2003 old ass truck that has and old worn out suspension. It needs a bit of firming up from all the sag its developed over 15 years. My 04 is in the same boat. The suspension is squishy and needs firming up. We're not looking at lifting it, we're trying to get the thing back closer to the way it was when it was sold.

[@Bshwag]

I have been seeing videos were people are leveling vehicles a lot in the last year. there is a few reasons why trucks and SUVs are higher in the rear. 1 If you are carrying a load it keeps you from looking ridiculous. 2 that little bit of nose down reduces wind resistance by leveling you will be paying more for gas.

[@Bshwag]

@Brandon S www.autoguysland.com/truck-leveling-kit-pros-cons/ This was the very first thing that popped up and I know this is not a study it was also not the only result there is a lot of information from pros saying that basically lifting a truck at all is going to negatively impact MPG.

[@zzz7zzz9]

Does nobody put anything in their trucks anymore? Or haul anything? Trucks have rakes for a reason, for loads.

[@jackbradley6042]

Beautiful! I have a 2002 GMC LB7 dually. Going to do the same thing after seeing your video. thanks bro.

[@teedtad2534]

Nice ! Good tips!! video very clear to watch!!

[@N_Simerson]

Suspension Maxx is right down the road from me, the owner and workers are good dudes.

[@1RoadGarage]

Tell them about my video! Haha

[@bullet-sm5gd]

So if I rebuilt my whole front end basically other than shocks can I do a leveling kit with the torsion keys on my 04 tahoe reliably

[@PcItalian]

HA! I watched everything on your GMC Burb, just got a 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV which is the same as your ‘03 Burb.. Back to 1ROAD! Sub’d for good this time.

[@kraig101us]

changing the keys is the same as cranking them the bump stops dont change keys are a big scam

[@Munky332]

No. Older vehicles the torsion bars and keys are more worn in. This truck is 15 years old or older. Maxing out the stock key won't give you the extra inch. More than likely one of his keys was already maxed out.

[@johndeepfreeze8514]

man thats in good shape......if you lived in canada it would be rotted out

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks Jimmy, good stuff. God bless ya.

[@BBBILLY86]

Looks great!!! Also a fan of factory wheels. Always make the tires task specific though. Makes vehicles so much more capable for the intended use.

[@KalaniChampionChevrolet]

@2:00 I have these same torsion keys in my OBS and I noticed my driver side UCA was resting on the droop stop but not the passenger side. I uncranked the keys to lower the front end and give clearance between UCA and that droop stop. My question is: are these aftermarket keys supposed to lift the front end without the risk of hitting the droop stop or what’s the deal?… after gaining the clearance back for my UCA I feel like I should have just kept the OG torsion keys and just cranked on those. Any input helps

[@evanhb49]

HELP ME i have a 2000 silverado 2500 with 35s the owner before me put a body lift and used keys to lift the front. it rides horrible and the bolts used to adjust the keys are already loose all the way. how are these keys any different than the ones i have now? they say these keep the ride original ride quality. i probably need smaller tires to compensate that too I NEED ANSWERS

[@brettreid5949]

This is for folks who don't grasp what this torsion key does to achieve both lift and retain most of the factory ride. Because, honestly, this guy does nothing at all to explain how this product works, he's just a shill for the manufacturer of the product. The torsion bar AND torsion key twists TOGETHER when the control arms go up and down. The cog inside the torsion key lifts or lowers the height of the front-end without bottoming out both the torsion key and the adjustment bolt that was meant only to fine tune the height, not actually be a lift kit unto itself. Since you're not bottoming out the adjustment bolt and the torsion key, you're also retaining suspension travel, which is what bottoming out the torsion key kills.

[@lastfanstanding999]

"Best KEY Ever"...okay, hows a MAXX $340 key that offers 2.5 inches better that a $99 key that offers 2 inches ? :] ]

[@joshmarauder]

2:32..how can u climb underneath the vehicle?

[@gearsspinning9762]

Nice. Always enjoy your videos.

[@mikeyd717]

Level looks great until you have to tie something or load the back up with weight. Then you have a sagging ass going down the road. I like my rear end a touch higher. To compensate. And this guy must live down south cause up on the salt and snow states those keys are frozen solid on.

[@derekrexford7360]

Keep your money these things suck I bought him seven years ago and it destroyed my front end. just crank up the stock Keys if your looking for a inch or possibly 2 any more than that and you destroy stuff get a real lift BDS is the way to go

[@baranyeni2129]

Everyone watching this and to the creator I have a question, what would happen if i remove the torsion key and reinstall it with rotating 60 degrees. Since the housing is hexagonal we can do it alright?

[@FoolClanz]

Looks awesome man. I gotta do this to my tahoe

[@bloneyo1]

I have an 05 Suburban and Love it !!!I fix everything it needs because I am too cheap to pay someone, lol. This is a Kool Video and if your happy than thats all that matters. I also put 20 inch rims on mine and it made a world of difference in looks. Its my Suburban and I will do what I want. Thank You for Sharing.

[@JunkRemoverAnt]

That looks bad ass i have one the same color with the barn doors and I’m planning on adding a 2 or 3inch lift and leveling kit and adding the newer suburban wheels(black)

[@rhhunter85]

Lol.. Could have done the same thing just by turning two bolts on factory keys.. Ten minutes max no money

[@Bigmack73]

My mom has a 2003 Avalanche 4x4 Z71, for some unknown reason, the suspension became really stiff. Replaced the front shocks. Still the same. When going over the cracks in the streets, it makes things fall apart inside. Is it normal to have only shocks/struts in the front?