Posted By: RTshaker
1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 09/30/10 01:14 PM
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 .
Posted By: Jim_Lusk
Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 09/30/10 02:55 PM
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..........
Posted By: FurryStump
Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 09/30/10 11:15 PM
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.
Posted By: blown340
Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 10/01/10 05:32 AM
what size rims and tires are you running? sidewall height and stiffness are important to know in determining appropriate spring rates.
Posted By: autoxcuda
Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 10/01/10 06:23 AM
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.
Posted By: RTshaker
Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 10/01/10 12:45 PM
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.???
Posted By: DJVCuda
Re: 1" abody torsion bars .. too stiff ? - 10/01/10 01:07 PM
I went to 1" bars over a year ago and love em!
