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Re: when to replace torsion bars
[Re: mopar dave]
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08/10/18 11:48 PM
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Someone on here had a set of race torsion bars for sale not that long ago. I don't know if they sold or not. I'm not sure how you'd even search to find them.
But I know I found them on here.
Firm Feel also sells torsion bars and I think they have some drag race bars. I know they make some fairly big road race stuff. I haven't been to his site in awhile.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
[Re: mopar dave]
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08/11/18 01:25 AM
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I dont really know what im looking for. Should i be looking for a race 6cly bar? What size race bar should i be looking for? Any brand? I dont even know whats available. I don't remember how they rate the race bars but I don't think it was by engine size. Thinking about it I think AndyF has a tech page on his web site about torsion bars. You could also call Dick at Firm Feel.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
[Re: mopar dave]
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08/11/18 01:26 AM
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I just jumped on the Firm Feel site real quick and they have an .820 diameter race bar and an .880 street/strip bar. It would be worth it to call Dick and see what he says. He's a sharp guy. And you could check with AndyF too.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/11/18 03:15 AM
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I wouldn't use a skinny bar for a street car, there is just too much stress on the thin bar. It depends on how much track time you do and how sensitive the car is to a thicker bar up front. If it was me I'd use at least a SB bar and maybe a BB bar in a street strip type of car. The heavier bars will control the car better on the street although they might slow you down a bit at the track. Even that .820 diameter race bar? I forget the diameter of the /6 bar off the top of my head. I hope the race bar isn't just a /6 bar with race added to it.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/11/18 04:15 AM
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Race bar? What kind of racing? Drag racing usually wants a stock 6 cyl bar and 90/10 shocks so that the front end will come up and stay up for weight transfer....Road racing usually wants stiffer springs than stock and these will cost you ET on the drag strip.
Take care,
Rick
68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
[Re: mopar dave]
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08/11/18 10:29 PM
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.870 with a DA shock sounds like a great idea. I'll make some calls monday. Dave post what you find. I think my Dart needs bars too, the drivers side adjuster is ran way in and the passengers side not so much. Mine measure .850", 273 2bbl car now has a heavy a$$ R1 block in it.
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/11/18 11:21 PM
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When to change? When they break. /6 are not that light, it's real close to a 318. I've never heard of a TB twisting that far from normal use. TB are made different than valve or coil springs, almost like a drag axel. Check the sockets in the crossmember for rot or cracks. Use the 68-69 383 bar for a replacement.
Last edited by cudaman1969; 08/11/18 11:26 PM.
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