Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
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08/25/11 06:00 PM
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JRod01
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I'm having a serious problem getting the passenger side torsion bar to engage into the lower control arm on my Duster. I'll give a rundown of the specs and tell you what I've tried so far.
1973 Duster 440 CAP Auto Products Tubular K Member Big Block Torsion Bars TTI 2" Primary Headers on Indy EZ Heads Biscuit style (1972?) motor mounts
I've tried repositioning the motor, shimming, adjusting the strut rod, moving the k member as far to the right as I could.
It's almost as if the motor cannot get get onto the k frame low enough for the torsion bar to bypass the header. I attached a few pictures and the absolute LAST thing I want to do is bend the header. Please, I'm honestly stuck and don't know what else to do/try. Thanks for your help MoPart-ers.
-JRod
(P.S.) I meant to post here first, my apologies.
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Re: Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
[Re: 69CHARGERMD]
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08/25/11 06:56 PM
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however you end up... be aware if the header tube rubs the t-bar..it makes very annoying sounds...and is irritating chepast
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Re: Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
[Re: 69CHARGERMD]
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08/25/11 07:15 PM
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I assume you have thought of this,,,but do you have the correct right and left torsion bar for the driver and passenger side ?
If I read it correct, i think he means that in order to get the torsion bar in the lca socket, it hits the header tube. Either the headers are not made for this app., or the k frame is not built exactly to factory specs and moved the lca mounting point slightly.
Can you take some measurements with a plumb bob to a level floor and compare to a stock car?
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Re: Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
[Re: JRod01]
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08/25/11 09:07 PM
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rickstershemi
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Yes it's the header that is causing the torsion bar not to fit. I lowered the motor as far as possible but am limited due to the rack and pinion and the milodon oil pan. However, I played around and lowered the transmission in the mount area (crossmemeber/tailshaft). I lowered it about a half inch. This allowed the torsion bar to engage but, now I would have to modify the crossmember by welding metal below the original hole for a new hole. With a level on the intake, this actually leveled the engine and let the passenger header collector clear the crossmember. Has anyone done anything like this before? I don't have to worry about pinion angle just yet as the differential hasn't been set nor have the spring perches been welded yet. Has this been done before that anyone knows of? Modifying the crossmember to lower the transmission mount? Thank you!
Do you have a "Unisteer Rack & Pinion"? If so TTI states the 2" headers will not fit.
They only list: Alterkation & Magnumforce as aftermarket front ends that fit with the TTI's
I would suggest giving TTI a call if you haven't already
Rickster
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Re: Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
[Re: rickstershemi]
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08/25/11 09:39 PM
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does your engine have the stock offset? sounds like something is wrong if the header is also hitting the trans crossmember
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Re: Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
[Re: Sport440]
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08/25/11 10:48 PM
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loosen up the motor mounts on both sides and see if you cant jockey the engine some! I know I can on my a body.
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Re: Torsion Bar WILL NOT FIT!
[Re: moparniac]
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08/25/11 11:05 PM
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loosen up the motor mounts on both sides and see if you cant jockey the engine some! I know I can on my a body.
Thats a good tip. I do the same exact thing. Its good for a 1/4" or more of adjustment.
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