i see that alot of people are doing the pre key mod but i was actually wondering what the pre key mod is. Can someone please help me.

 

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This is for 08+ trucks. The torsion keys were reindexed to make the 08+ trucks sit lower. The prekey mod is swapping the 08+ torsion keys out for 07 or older key lifting the ride height 1-2 inches.

 

oh alright i thought it could be used on my year truck because i see all these trucks that are so tall but no lift i understand the shackles in the rear but i don't understand how they get the front lifted so hight without an aftermarket lify kit.

 

you can do two things.
1. crank or adjust the screw. it raises your truck but affects down travel.
2. getting aftermarket keys but these are not the best way.

 

i put 07 keys in my 08 last year and got around 2" lift . No need to crank the TB's. it was a simple mod that didnt take to long to do. I think there is a write-up around here with pics to help you out. You can find keys at a wrecker or you can just go to Ford and order them. I think mine where like 100 cdn each. Still dont know why they did it in the first place.

 

better mileage (riiiight....)

 

I've actually heard that the 08+ trucks handle much better. less body roll, hugs the road better. kinda like driving a 2WD coil sprung ranger over a pre-08 4WD. You can feel the difference when you go around turns too fast.

That reminds me: are 08+ 2WDs lower than pre-08s.

 

I dont think they are any lower. Just the torsion bar rangers is my understanding.