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torsion keys tool?

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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 9:18 AM
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when i level my truck do i need any special tools? http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/gmc-tor...px?Thread=True i seen this tool and it said it is required to do the leveling. will a normal c clamp work?
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 9:57 AM
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I rented a 7 ton 2 arm puller from oriellys. Worked like a champ. I wouldn't trust a normal C clamp. They won't hold up to the pressure IMO
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 8:20 PM
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i have always just pictured a c-clamp slipping off
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Email or PM me if you are looking to buy one of these tools , I have a extra GM one.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 8:42 PM
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NOOOO do not use the c clamp, we tried to use one on my friends and we had a pretty big c clamp and bent and was probably close to breaking if we wouldnot have taken it off. I went and got my ball joint kit and used that, it is basically the same thing and worked just fine or do like country did and rent a thing from o reillys, but I am telling you run a huge risk if you use a c clamp.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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C-clamps can't take that kind of pressure. A puller or the actual tool is only thing I'd use
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 2:37 PM
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honestly, is it really worth buying new keys anyway or should i just crank up my stock ones to level it out. im trying to fit 285/75/16 bfs. truck has 245s on it now. if i crank the stock ones up will i be able to clear the bigger tires? i plan on getting it all aligened afterwards.
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