How to tell which direction the torsion bars go?

Posted By: dustyhof

How to tell which direction the torsion bars go? - 04/24/10 04:40 PM

Hey guys,
I have a buddy that is restoring a 67' Barracuda and he thought he had the torsion bars marked when he pulled it apart, but he can't tell now. He has is back together, but we are not sure if they are installed correctly. Is there any way of telling which side and direction they go back together?

Thanks a bunch!

Posted By: buildanother

Re: How to tell which direction the torsion bars go? - 04/24/10 04:44 PM

I just put the bars in with the numbers to rear, and if one number is even, I put that one on right side of car.

Posted By: Lefty

Re: How to tell which direction the torsion bars go? - 04/24/10 05:16 PM

Odd part numbers go in the left side, even on the right. Doesn't matter which end is forward, twist direction will be the same.

Posted By: Pacnorthcuda

Re: How to tell which direction the torsion bars go? - 04/24/10 05:21 PM

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Odd part numbers go in the left side, even on the right. Doesn't matter which end is forward, twist direction will be the same.

Yup...so true. I always remember it by thinking "the driver is nuts" (odd) when it comes to the odd-even number thing

Posted By: 5spdcuda

Re: How to tell which direction the torsion bars go? - 04/24/10 05:21 PM

Most every bar I've seen has a L or an R as part of the #.

Posted By: dustyhof

Re: How to tell which direction the torsion bars go? - 04/24/10 08:42 PM

Thanks guys! Moparts is always a great help!