06-10-2003, 12:10 AM
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Is the NBS Tahoe torsion bars the same lengh as the truck torsion bars?
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06-10-2003, 12:44 AM
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how uuu deewwwin
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Originally posted by 02hoe
Is the NBS Tahoe torsion bars the same lengh as the truck torsion bars?
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no..... and sorry but im not really even sure if u guys have the same keys or not  if so, you could use the ford keys, a member here did install heavy bars on his tahoe, and had to do a little bit of welding to make it work.
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06-10-2003, 03:22 AM
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Drive it like ya stole it
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Heres anotehr question, whats the heaviest bar you can run on a half ton truck, I remember someone saying that at least the heaviest ones wont load up or something... Anyone know?
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06-10-2003, 12:22 PM
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Great tech article luke! Now when anyone asks about tb cranking, we can just refer them to your sticky!
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06-10-2003, 12:55 PM
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how uuu deewwwin
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Quote:
Originally posted by DarkEternal
Heres anotehr question, whats the heaviest bar you can run on a half ton truck, I remember someone saying that at least the heaviest ones wont load up or something... Anyone know?
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i reccomend a 3/4 ton bar, u know, cause you are only gonna crank so much anyways .....
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06-10-2003, 01:05 PM
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Drive it like ya stole it
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Originally posted by Luke2kZ71
i reccomend a 3/4 ton bar, u know, cause you are only gonna crank so much anyways .....
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Ok, what ones fall into that catagory then? 
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06-10-2003, 02:17 PM
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how uuu deewwwin
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Originally posted by DarkEternal
Ok, what ones fall into that catagory then?
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get the WZ or GK bars 
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06-11-2003, 10:46 AM
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Bigger isn't better?
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I have the GL bars. When I installed my lift I was going to put the "green" keys in. I had a 7 ton puller. With those bars and the green keys, I couldnt install them. There was so much tension the T-bar bracket started to give way. I put a long center punch in the place where the bolt bracket would go. If it wasnt for that the punch, the whole thing would have came down on me. Needless to say, I installed the stockers and sold the green ones. That was one of the few things that ever scared me. 
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06-11-2003, 04:07 PM
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"Jetski Freak"
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great job Luke!!!!!!!
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06-12-2003, 07:01 PM
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I've got the WL bars on my stock height silverado 00' I have to crank my bars ALL THE WAY to level my truck. If I go to a 3/4 ton bar, do I need different keys too, or will the ones I have work?
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06-12-2003, 07:15 PM
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Ford Keys are The " Hack" way to lift your truck.
If you are gonna lift your truck this way, get ready to start breaking parts. 
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06-13-2003, 02:17 PM
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how uuu deewwwin
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Quote:
Originally posted by Incredible Hulk
Ford Keys are The " Hack" way to lift your truck.
If you are gonna lift your truck this way, get ready to start breaking parts.
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many people have done it successfully.
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06-18-2003, 02:46 AM
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One more thing to add. You should always put a fat clump of grease on top of the keys before you install them.
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06-25-2003, 08:54 PM
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The goggles do nothing!
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Is there a difference between Rancho and heavier-rated GM bars? Should I go with Rancho or GM bars?
Also, does Ford make a key for OBS Tahoes? If so whats the part number?
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06-25-2003, 09:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by 2drTAHOEz71
Is there a difference between Rancho and heavier-rated GM bars? Should I go with Rancho or GM bars?
Also, does Ford make a key for OBS Tahoes? If so whats the part number?
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the heavier rancho bars are very simular to the GM bars, and ford doesnt make a key for the new trucks, they just happen to do this.... uhrmm i know aim makes one for the obs trucks though.
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06-26-2003, 01:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Luke2kZ71
uhrmm i know aim makes one for the obs trucks though.
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 dont even think about using these.
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06-26-2003, 01:52 AM
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The goggles do nothing!
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Quote:
Originally posted by Luke2kZ71
the heavier rancho bars are very simular to the GM bars, and ford doesnt make a key for the new trucks, they just happen to do this.... uhrmm i know aim makes one for the obs trucks though.
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I know ford doesnt make them for chevys, they just happen to work that way. What I mean was is there a torsion bar key that will fit OBS tahoes....besides OEM ones.
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06-26-2003, 08:44 PM
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GANGSTAH
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where can i get 3/4 ton bars for an obs truck 1991 without getting raped by the local dealer.
and can you tell me a part number so wont look like a tool, and so the service guys wont argue about them fitting?
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06-28-2003, 03:03 PM
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Re: Ford Keys & Torsion Bar Cranking/Replacing TECH**
[QUOTE] Originally posted by Luke2kZ71
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Here is the Ford key part number:
XL3Z5B328CA
A good place to get them is Ford Parts Online
**These keys work best on 1/2 tons
For the 3/4 ton trucks and above use the "green key" or the 1/2 Chevy key. 15592573 you can get them from GM Parts Direct
so a ford key will not work on a 2500 HD.. it only takes the green key?
Siyé
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06-28-2003, 03:48 PM
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Re: Re: Ford Keys & Torsion Bar Cranking/Replacing TECH**
[QUOTE] Originally posted by KLEEN KUT
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Originally posted by Luke2kZ71
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Here is the Ford key part number:
XL3Z5B328CA
A good place to get them is Ford Parts Online
**These keys work best on 1/2 tons
For the 3/4 ton trucks and above use the "green key" or the 1/2 Chevy key. 15592573 you can get them from GM Parts Direct
Well you can use the ford keys, but the green keys acheive more what you would be looking for.
so a ford key will not work on a 2500 HD.. it only takes the green key?
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