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what size torsion bars ?? #104044
08/12/08 10:12 PM
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changing out the front end on 73 challenger, car is going to have 340 4speed, have the new heavy duty leaf spring from mopar, car does have sway bar any ideas ? I was either going to the .092 or .096, would there be that much difference between the two ? thanks

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: Dennispsalm91] #104045
08/12/08 10:20 PM
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Not enough info. What do you want out of the car? What are you running for wheels/tires/shocks? I like a car that handles good. I'd get the .960's.

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: sixpack4spd] #104046
08/13/08 02:22 AM
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True.

Have you read this article all about Torsion-Bars?

http://www.arengineering.com/articles/tbartango.html

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: D_C] #104047
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I spoke with a mopar service manager and he recommended the .092, this is just a street car, he did also say that there wouldnt be much if any difference in the two. I m not sure if i agree on that but am open to suggestions

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: Dennispsalm91] #104048
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I used the 1.088s in my BB Dart and it rides and handles like a dream.

Russ:)


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Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: Dennispsalm91] #104049
08/13/08 06:59 PM
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If you want the car to handle anywhere close to a new GT sedan of today, you need at least a 1.02" bar. I would go with the firm feel 1.00" or 1.06".

Jim

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: JF_Moparts] #104050
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my choices are either 092 or 096 i cant fork out the extra cash. I guess ill have to go with the the biggest the mopar dealer has, my wife is gonna hang me for the cash im spending lol

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: JF_Moparts] #104051
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I am using the 1" in my 65 Coronet with a small block. I love it. Handles better and the ride is fine.

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: Dennispsalm91] #104052
08/13/08 07:49 PM
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YOU ARE WASTING YOUR $ WITH A .96" TB.

And a word for the wise, I would not here on Moparts ever again mention that you are considering taking the advice of a random service advisor when there is such an unlimited amount of knowledge and experience as there is here on Moparts


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: jcc] #104053
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have u priced the mpoar bars v/s the firmfeel? I think the last time I looked the firm feel were less expencive. I would go at least a 1" bar.

Re: what size torsion bars ?? [Re: mod5v] #104054
08/13/08 09:29 PM
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since I mounted Firm Feel's 1.06" T bars I'LL NEVER LOOK BACK or will give an advice to a less than 1" T-Bars... Never will understand how some of these cars could came out from fact with less than 0.940"


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