feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hey Guys, So I recently had a suspension shop install norcallSS's 3/5 drop kit. I also bought the 3inch lower control arms. It came with new uppers, springs, shocks, lower shock mounts ect. So the shop did not lower the front fully because they were concerned with rubbing even though I wasn't. So I decided that I want to just turn the torsion keys out myself to get the full 3inch drop. Tony has helped me a lot but I know hes busy so I don't want to keep bothering him. I called DJM suspension and this rude girl I spoke with who wouldn't put me through to a tech said I needed to buy a torsion bar key tool from them for $80.00 to be able to adjust them. Is that right? Also is the key a HEX style socket? I located the torsion bars but I am not sure if I am looking at the right thing. If is is the HEX female socket, which way do you crank them out? The rude TECH also said if I crank them out too much I will not be able to get my truck aligned properly. The Shop did a shitty job of this already so I will be taking it somewhere else to aligned as they do not seem to want to help. Would really appreciate some help guys and possibly a link to a picture so I know exactly what I'm looking at? I can always take a pic if that would help? L Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I also see two bolts more midway back that seem to be capable of being backed out. One looks more backed out than the other... Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
meade916 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 you don't need a torsion key removal tool to do this. You just need a socket and a ratchet. I prefer my lithium impact personally Just back them down a little. You can only go so far before there is none left anyway. All SMD products available here! http://www.wccaraudio.com Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 700,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications!http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/Follow my Tweet (Twiiter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 12.2k 27.3k 351
feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks steve! So are the keys an actual bolt or is it the hex looking key? I see two bolts more midway back that seem to be backed out some Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
meade916 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 8 minutes ago, feathered1iron said: Thanks steve! So are the keys an actual bolt or is it the hex looking key? I see two bolts more midway back that seem to be backed out some yup those are probably the ones. The key is the key...it looks like a comma with the torsion bar passing right through it. Those bolts you see thread up thru the bracket and push up on it which twists the bars and raises (or lowers) the front. It isn't much but it is something. Maybe an inch, inch 1/2. And if one looks like it is out more than the other, that is normal. The key remover that lady is talking about can be found at Autozone for the same exact price...or i think they will lend it to you. I bought mine. Either way you don't need it i don't know what the hell she is thinking. SMH lol All SMD products available here! http://www.wccaraudio.com Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 700,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications!http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/Follow my Tweet (Twiiter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 12.2k 27.3k 351
feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 damn just turned them all the way down the front is slammed lol, too much lower than back. I guess I just need to measure and find a happy medium? Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 39 minutes ago, meade916 said: yup those are probably the ones. The key is the key...it looks like a comma with the torsion bar passing right through it. Those bolts you see thread up thru the bracket and push up on it which twists the bars and raises (or lowers) the front. It isn't much but it is something. Maybe an inch, inch 1/2. And if one looks like it is out more than the other, that is normal. The key remover that lady is talking about can be found at Autozone for the same exact price...or i think they will lend it to you. I bought mine. Either way you don't need it i don't know what the hell she is thinking. SMH lol Thanks steve! Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 So I got the FRONT now looking how I want. Is there a range that you can only lower it to... that prevents you from getting the alignment right? Also is there anyway to remove the rear shock absorbers without dropping the whole rear suspension? Could you use a spring compressor enough to just pull the absorber off? The guys who did the install left it in and Tony said I was to remove it, I would get a bit more drop in the rear. Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
ToNasty Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Take it to alignment shop. You should be OK at 3" ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 2.4k 7.9k 39
feathered1iron Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Can this be moved to suspension? Sorry Current Setup: Mechman 370a Alt 4 pin DC Triple Alt Bracket XS3400 Battery 4 Ampere 6.5 components 4 tweets Ampere 150.4 way Norcal SS Custom 3/5 Lowering Kit with 3inch Lower Control Arms DG Roll Pan LED License Plate Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 10 185
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