burko

How's it going guys, I recently had a leveling kit installed on my 98 Z71 (looking back on it, I wish I had done it myself, but eh, what's done is done), and the ride is EXTREMELY bouncy. It feels like I'm driving a damn dump truck, especially when going over small, everyday bumps in the road. After a little bit of research, I think the torsion keys are cranked up too far. The only problem is, I have no idea where the torsion keys are located, much less how to loosen them. In case you can't tell, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to suspension components.

Do I need to take it somewhere for a special tool, or can I do it myself?

p.s. I can upload pictures as soon as I get home tonight, if necessary.

p.p.s. A picture of where the torsion keys are located would help a bunch

country_09

yeah the keys are cranked way to much..but with a levelin kit the ride will no doubt get rougher...look under the truck and find 2 bars (one on each side) that runs from a crossmember directly under the middle of the cab and the bars run to the lower control arm..in the crossmember the keys are inside. there's a bolt on each key that can be turned up or down...jack the front of the truck up and turn the down a few notches and bring the jack down and see how it looks

burko

Somebody on another forum beat you to it, but thanks! This was the issue!

jmastice

You have already realized that the ride is horrible. The more important thing is that this leveling kit will create all kings of problems with your front end in the near future.

burko

Fail. Why would I put a leveling kit on there if I didn't need it?

country_09

I've had mine cranked for 30k miles, jut now replaced the ball joints. everything else is stock. yes it does add wear to the parts but, most of that comes when you put bigger, heavier tires under it. it's not just the levelin kit