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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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Torsion keys

I have a 2002 King ranch 4x4 and im looking at new tires. I just orderd torsion keys to level out my truck what is the largest tire i could have w/o scrubbing? Any help is appreciated
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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1st off your truck already has torsion keys that are long enough to level it out. the new ones you ordered are longer and give more lift, but it comes with wearing of front end parts prematuraly. 2nd of all, you can fit 35s with stock rims or a rim close to stock specs. I went with 33s with the level. check out my album to see them and see the difference from stock.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 04:45 AM
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a buddy of mine had the keys on a chevy and it torn the front end up bad i know he wore the suspension out with it in a hurry its a cheap mod but costs alot in the long run
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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I highly advise you do not install the aftermarket torsion keys, just use the OEM ones and level the front end for free.

You can squeeze 35's on there on the stock rims, but 33's will look better IMO. I would only put on 35's if you get a 3" body Lift or a suspension lift.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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okay thanks guys! I canceled the order of the keys but yes I am getting a 3 inch BL so the 35's should fit. Thanks for the help
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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good call. it is going to look good with that body lift.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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thanks I'm hopin to have it done by the end if the month...ill put up pics wen I get it done
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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you doing the install yourself? it will save you alot of money if you do.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by king_ranch7
okay thanks guys! I canceled the order of the keys but yes I am getting a 3 inch BL so the 35's should fit. Thanks for the help
Good decision.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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where are the torsion bars at??
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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they are actually near the center of the truck. use the search button to find pics.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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They run from each lower a-arm back toward the center of the truck under the cab.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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so really how bad do the aftermarket keys affect your front end i just put some in my 02 screw 4x4
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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If you crank them all the way then it puts your front end at bad angles. It will make parts wear out faster. Its not a good idea to crank them all the way up.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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well the shop did them and the truck is just leveled no bully doggying at all
 
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