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1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? #818312
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Are 1" torsion bars too big for 340 A body street car {with no sway bar} yet ? I would have prefered .92 but the prices are crazy.. found 1" bars for $200 at Just Suspensions .

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Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: RTshaker] #818313
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I don't think they are too stiff, but my son's Barracuda has 1.14" bars with big sway bars and KYB shocks (known for stiffness) and I think it rides fine..........

Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: Jim_Lusk] #818314
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I run 1.19 inches bars on the street. Not too harsh for me. I run the nose so low that I had to remove the bump stops. NEVER had it bottom out in 12000 miles.


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Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: RTshaker] #818315
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...found 1" bars for $200 at Just Suspensions .




https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...;gonew=1#UNREAD

Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: RTshaker] #818316
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what size rims and tires are you running? sidewall height and stiffness are important to know in determining appropriate spring rates.


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Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: blown340] #818317
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I ran .99"/1" torsion bars from 1994 up until last month. About 60,000 miles on them.

Ran 225/60/15's, 225/50/15's, 245/50/15's, 235/60/15's tires over that period. The shorter sidewalled tires were always a little harsher.

I'd try to run some other shock than a KYB with 1" t-bars. Like a Bilstein. That will give you a better ride. But those are $400 for 4 shocks.

Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: autoxcuda] #818318
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Tire size is 235/60r-14 on 14x7 Alum.rim .Yes I had read the post on Just suspension ..but for a torsion bar even if made in china a pretty simple device ..maybe they will be alittle soft or under spec just what I need anyway closer to a.92 rate LOL.???

Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: RTshaker] #818319
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Are 1" torsion bars too big for 340 A body street car {with no sway bar} yet ? I would have prefered .92 but the prices are crazy.. found 1" bars for $200 at Just Suspensions .





they will be firm but not hard and stiff. i think you'll like them.

Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? [Re: cogen80] #818320
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I went to 1" bars over a year ago and love em!







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