{"id":20932,"date":"2022-09-02T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=20932"},"modified":"2024-12-07T08:19:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T16:19:40","slug":"what-is-a-torsion-key-lift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-a-torsion-key-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Torsion Key Lift?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20932_77ce31-b1 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-7c8295  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-8706aa\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20932_196f7c-2e\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A torsion key lift is an inexpensive way to increase a vehicle&rsquo;s ride height. It involves raising the stock adjusters or installing new keys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If done incorrectly, a torsion key lift can create the following problems: poor ride quality, shocks bottoming out, squeaking or whining noises, misaligned tires, and damaged CV boots or drive axles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A torsion key can cost anywhere between $120 and $200 for parts alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>A torsion key lift is an easy and inexpensive way to increase vehicle height without buying a lift kit. It utilizes the torsion bar suspension&rsquo;s unique design to raise or lower the vehicle&rsquo;s front end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this lifting approach saves money and time, it may have some drawbacks. To help you decide whether it&rsquo;s worth the trouble, we&rsquo;ve listed some of the common problems you may encounter with a torsion key lift.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20932_2432a7-5c > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20932_ec45a9-04 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nMost vehicles don&rsquo;t have torsion bars. They&rsquo;re most common on four-wheel drive pickups because with the front drive axles passing through the spot where coil springs usually go, a different type of spring is necessary.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/shocks-and-struts-replacement-cost\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d\"><style> .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d:active, .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u2ad64143668105c705b31b601ecf694d:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Shocks and Struts Replacement Cost<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The torsion bar is spring steel and twists to provide spring support for the front suspension. If removed and reinstalled, the torsion bars should be marked front and rear, left and right. Putting them back the wrong way can cause harsh ride issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles-1024x787.jpg\" alt=\"torsion bars on the underside of vehicles\" class=\"wp-image-72627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles-1536x1181.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/torsion-bars-on-the-underside-of-vehicles.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Torsion bars on the underside of vehicles | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"car torsion bars placed back the wrong way\" class=\"wp-image-72629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-torsion-bars-placed-back-the-wrong-way.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Putting torsion bars back the wrong way can cause harsh ride issues. It has happened. Notice the rear end of the torsion bars shown on this photo are marked L and R with arrows. These torsion bars fit a 2000 Chevy pickup | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The torsion bar is spring steel and twists to provide spring support for the front suspension. If removed and reinstalled, the torsion bars should be marked front and rear, left and right.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Torsion Key Lift?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A torsion key lift is a technique that increases the ride height of vehicles with torsion bar front suspensions. You can perform a torsion key lift by simply turning up the vehicle&rsquo;s existing adjusters or by replacing the stock keys with a set designed to increase ride height. It controls the bar&rsquo;s distance from the ground and ensures the vehicle stays at the set height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A torsion key lift can be safely done by using a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/jack-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jack stands\">jack stands<\/a> and a torsion bar unloading tool. DIYers may install a new key and adjust the bars in under two hours, while an experienced mechanic may complete the job in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/man-measuring-ride-height-852x1024.jpg\" alt=\"man measuring ride height\" class=\"wp-image-72643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/man-measuring-ride-height-852x1024.jpg 852w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/man-measuring-ride-height-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/man-measuring-ride-height-768x923.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/man-measuring-ride-height-150x180.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/man-measuring-ride-height.jpg 902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Knowing how to measure ride height is important. Measure from the bottom of the rim to the bottom of the wheel well for accurate ride height numbers and perform your adjustments accordingly. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Torsion Key Lift Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifting the torsion bars can cause problems for the suspension and the rest of the vehicle. Here are some of the issues you may encounter after giving your ride a torsion key lift:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-10-best-gift-ideas-for-your-dads-pickup-truck-this-fathers-day\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580\"><style> .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580:active, .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u0dc9b2848c2369cf2df5c2c9f4986580:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Top 10 Best Gift Ideas for Your Dad&rsquo;s Pickup Truck this Father&rsquo;s Day<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Ride Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cranking the stock torsion key raises it towards the cross member. As the key reaches the top and can no longer go higher, the torsion bars stop rotating past that point. This may explain why some drivers report that their vehicles ride rough after a torsion key lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stock or Short Shock Absorbers Bottom Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A torsion key lift is considered by some as a cost-effective alternative to buying a lift kit. However, adjusting ride height using this method without installing shock extensions or longer shock absorbers may lead to suspension troubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/shock-absorber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shock absorbers\">shock absorbers<\/a> are designed to fit between the unaltered suspension and chassis. Lifting the torsion bars can make the shocks bottom out faster when the vehicle droops. The resulting impact may exceed the dampers&rsquo; ability to absorb force, leading to greater wear or damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Squeaking or Whining Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may hear squeaking or whining sounds from the vehicle&rsquo;s front end after a torsion key lift. While engine and road noises may drown out these sounds while the vehicle is running at high speeds, they become more noticeable as you slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These noises may be coming from the drive axles, which have exceeded the recommended CV angles as a result of a torsion bar adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misaligned Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes in ride height may affect measurements important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/5-warning-signs-your-car-needs-an-alignment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel alignment\">wheel alignment<\/a>. A torsion key lift can alter the alignment angles and lead to abnormal tire wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-suspension-struts-for-your-money-start-here\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3\"><style> .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3:active, .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7f9ad129350f78117a04b4152adc45a3:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Best Suspension Struts for Your Money: Start Here<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s good practice to do a wheel alignment after lifting a vehicle, even if the stock torsion key wasn&rsquo;t replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damaged CV Boots and\/or Drive Axles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because adjusting the torsion keys alters the angle of your vehicle&rsquo;s front suspension, this modification may damage the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cv-boot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CV boots\">CV boots<\/a> and\/or drive axles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Torsion Bars Aren&rsquo;t Used Anymore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Torsion bar suspension systems first appeared in the 1930s and were in use until fairly recently. People often praise these systems for their durability, stability, adjustability, and the fact that they&rsquo;re maintenance-free. Given all that, you&rsquo;d expect them to still be around today. So why aren&rsquo;t they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, as handy as torsion bar key lifts were for adjusting ride height, torsion bars don&rsquo;t provide progressive spring rates. That means owners would need to choose between performance or comfort when adjusting their suspension systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torsion bars were also vulnerable to debris and obstacles, which strained other components in the suspension system. Even small nicks on the torsion bars could lead to the bar breaking under stress, which was a hazard on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coil spring and leaf spring suspension systems have taken over the market, and for good reason. Both offer progressive spring rates, and coil springs fit more easily into modern suspension systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, you can still find torsion bar suspension systems in modern combat vehicles and various racing vehicles. They&rsquo;re just not present in modern mass-production passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stock and Aftermarket Torsion Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every vehicle fitted with a torsion bar suspension rolls out of the factory gates with a torsion key.&nbsp; This type of torsion key has two limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it can only alter ride height within a limited range and is not designed as a substitute for a dedicated lift kit. 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