How to Install Tuff Country 2 in. Torsion Bar Keys Leveling Kit on your Dodge Ram

Important information that needs to be read before installation begins:

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension requires that a proper torsion bar unloading tool be used when performing this installation. If you do not have one, please contact your local Dodge dealer to purchase one from them.

Tuff Country recommends NOT installing the Torsion Bar Keys in conjunction with another aftermarket lifted suspension system. If the Torsion Bar Keys are installed with another aftermarket lifted suspension system your Warranty will be void.

Due to variations in your vehicle stock shock application, longer shock may be required.

Before installation begins, Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends that the installer performs a test drive on the vehicle. During the test drive, check to see if there are any uncommon sounds or vibrations. If uncommon sounds or vibrations occur on the test drive, uncommon sounds or vibrations will be enhanced once the suspension system has been installed. Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends notifying the customer prior to installation to inform the customer of these issues if they exist.

Please follow instructions carefully:

Before installation begins, measure from the center of the hub, to the bottom of the fender well, and record measurements below.

Pre-installation measurements:

Driver side front:_______________________________
Passenger side front:___________________________

At the end of the installation take the same measurements and compare to the pre-installation measurements.

Post installation measurements:

Driver side front:______________________________
Passenger side front:__________________________

Torsion bar key installation:

1. To begin installation, block the rear tires of the vehicle so that the vehicle is stable and can’t roll backwards. Safely lift the front of the vehicle and support the frame with a pair of jack stands. Place a jack stand on both the driver and passenger side.

2. Working on the driver side and using a proper torsion bar removal tool. Special note: Tuff Country EZ-RIde Suspension requires that a proper torsion bar unloading tool be used when performing this installation. If you do not have one, please contact your local Dodge dealer to purchase one from them. Carefully remove the stock torsion bar bolt and block. Set the stock torsion bar bolt and block aside. Remove the stock torsion bar unloading tool from the stock cross member.

3. Working on the driver side, tap the stock torsion bar forward until the stock torsion bar key can be removed. Remove and discard the stock torsion bar key.

4. Locate the new torsion bar key and install into the stock location. Tap the stock torsion bar back into the torsion bar cross member until it seats properly into the new torsion bar key. Using the torsion bar unloading tool, adjust the new torsion bar key up high enough so that the stock torsion bar block and bolt can be re-installed.

5. Locate the stock torsion bar bolt and block and install into the stock location. Adjust the stock bolt so that there is at least a 1/4” of thread past the stock torsion bar block. After the completion of the installation, if more height is needed, adjust the stock bolt to achieve the proper height. Special note: For each 1/4” of adjustment on the stock bolt equals 1” of height.

Special note: If the stock torsion bar bolt is over adjusted, ride quality issues will occur and over adjusting the bolt is not recommended.

Repeat step # 2 - 5 on the passenger side.

6. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.

Congratulations, installation complete!

Special note: After the completion of the installation, Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension recommends taking the vehicle to an alignment shop and having a proper front end alignment performed.

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension recommends that a complete re-torque is done on all bolts associated with this suspension system. It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a re-torque is performed on all hardware associated with this suspension system after the first 100 miles of installation. It is also the customers responsibility to do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or after every off road use. Neglect of following these steps could cause brackets to come loose and cause serious damage to the suspension system and to the vehicle.

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension packages (2) sets of instruction sheets with this box kit. (1) is for the installer and (1) is for the customer. The (1) for the customer has some post installation procedure literature and it is the installers responsibility to make sure that the customer receives a copy of the installation manual along with the literature.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Tuff Country or your local Tuff Country dealer.