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Torsion bar diameters, where to measure? #626943 02/28/10 01:33 PM 02/28/10 01:33 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA S Suregrip391 OP top fuel
Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	I was just wondering where on a torsion bar is the correct place to take a measurement to see what you have? I have a 67 Barracuda, was a small block car, now a 383 (I did not do the swap) and depending on where along the bar you measure, I get all different sizes. Is there a specific spot on the bar I should be measuring? Thanks in advance!

Re: Torsion bar diameters, where to measure? [Re: Suregrip391] #626944 02/28/10 01:35 PM 02/28/10 01:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,844 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,844 Kirkland, Washington	Anywhere except the hex or real close to the hex. They should be pretty consistent along the length.

Re: Torsion bar diameters, where to measure? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #626945 02/28/10 01:40 PM 02/28/10 01:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA S Suregrip391 OP top fuel
Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	Quote: Anywhere except the hex or real close to the hex. They should be pretty consistent along the length. Ok, Ill take another look at what I have under the car, maybe I was hitting some grime or something. I was getting measurements from .842, to .872 at different points. Im guessing they are still the stock 273 engine torsion bars?

Re: Torsion bar diameters, where to measure? [Re: Suregrip391] #626946 02/28/10 02:03 PM 02/28/10 02:03 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA S Suregrip391 OP top fuel
Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	Ok, just measured them again, I would say .842 diameter is about right on. Is that ok for an A-body 383 or is it preference on handling that determines what you should use?

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