How to install torsion keys

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Posted December 26, Posted May 3, Posted May 3, edited. Posted March 19, Posted March 20, Posted March 21, Installing Torsion Keys. Thread starter Big Tap Start date Aug 18, Big Tap Full Access Member. Alright guys, I'm no stranger to lowering vehicles, but this will be my first time installing keys. What exactly is involved in doing this and is there anything I should be on the lookout for? The rear springs should be a breeze, but I'm just a little concerned about the keys since I've never done anything like that before.

Yuke2K Full Access Member. The biggest thing is safety. The torsion bars are very powerful springs, and you need to use either a good quality 7-ton gear puller, or, ideally, the actual GM torsion bar removal tool to take the tension off of the keys. If you're using the gear puller, DO NOT use the 5-ton version - it's not strong enough and it has broken on several members of another forum. You really, really don't want one of those torsion bars unloading all at once with your hand nearby, which is exactly what will happen if you half-ass the recommended tools.

Also, and I'm sure you know this, but use a good floor jack and a minimum of two jack stands. Here's a link from FullSizeChevy. Joined May 9, Messages Reaction score 0 Location austin, tx. Just take your time and think about what you are doing before you do it. Yuk2k is right, you don't want to get caught being careless with the torsion bars. Just be careful and its a piece of cake.

I don't know if it was 5 or 7 ton, but it worked perfect. It was like it was specifically designed to remove the keys on the Hoes and Kons. I have heard people say it was dangerous, but it felt totally safe to me. It took about 45 minutes to knock out the front end - soup to nuts.

Depending on where you live and where you take it to.. I lowered mine 3 in front 5 in rear. As safe as it gets for me..