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Torsion bars moving about ??? #1043165
07/30/11 03:40 PM
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Third run of the day,,, car decides to turn right after changing into second.....So i take me foot of and notice the car is tilted over to the drivers side.... Nothing seems to be broke ...would the torsion bar adjuster move that much??? whats going on???? Got a dodgey pair of shock towers at the moment ,,would they move that much ,,,,, What am i missing ,,,see photo of set up

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Re: Torsion bars moving about ??? [Re: pete walton] #1043166
07/30/11 03:50 PM
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If that is a stock K-frame the torsion bar mount could have broken loose in it.


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Re: Torsion bars moving about ??? [Re: pete walton] #1043167
07/30/11 03:52 PM
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Did the car drop down on the lower arm... look at the
rear T bar anchor point

Re: Torsion bars moving about ??? [Re: pete walton] #1043168
07/30/11 03:54 PM
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i'm not sure about this, but i'm thinking lower control arm bushing is shot


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Re: Torsion bars moving about ??? [Re: pete walton] #1043169
07/30/11 07:49 PM
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Dont forget to look at the rear suspension. may be pulling a heim joint oval or bending a bracket back there. look carefully. I doubt it is the front, if a car looses the rear preload, the front will lay down. one way or the other.

Re: Torsion bars moving about ??? [Re: pete walton] #1043170
07/30/11 10:18 PM
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Looks to me like you have more than enough power to pull the front wheels. Possibly when you came down the last time the "K" member hole where the LCA pivot bolt goes through has failed. While not real common, it's certainly not unheard of either. Look closely at this area and see if things are moving around that shouldn't. A skilled welder can fix it if that's the problem.

Re: Torsion bars moving about ??? [Re: pete walton] #1043171
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I would look a the rear attachment point cross member. I have seen them rust out in that area and turn.



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