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Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2536512 08/15/18 12:01 AM 08/15/18 12:01 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,131 Thigh-Gap Junction @ @#$%&*! New user name, Same old jerk!
@#$%&*! New user name, Same old jerk! @ Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,131 Thigh-Gap Junction	FWIW, OE sizes are 0.83, 0.85, 0.87 and 0.89 and have paint daubs in yellow, olive (green), blue and white, respectively. There's not a huge difference in stiffness between them. By far the most common are the 0.85" bars, which should work fine at the dragstrip. I saw a mention of a reconditioning service on the Firm Feel web site a while back. I don't know if that includes an annealing, resetting and heat treating. If they're damaged they're no good for their intended purpose.

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2537166 08/16/18 01:57 PM 08/16/18 01:57 PM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	There is a pair of the .870 340 bars used in the classifieds for $40. Still have paint no rust. Temping as i wanted brand new, but that price sure looks good to me. Last edited by mopar dave; 08/16/18 01:57 PM. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2537179 08/16/18 02:24 PM 08/16/18 02:24 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,992 Oregon	Buy them and try them. New ones are more than $300 so at $40 you can't really go wrong. If they aren't quite right for your car you can always put them back up for sale. Someone with a small block car might need them.

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2537188 08/16/18 02:39 PM 08/16/18 02:39 PM
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madscientist master M Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 4,457 Washington	Originally Posted By mopar dave There is a pair of the .870 340 bars used in the classifieds for $40. Still have paint no rust. Temping as i wanted brand new, but that price sure looks good to me. 40 bucks and a bit of shipping sounds like a good deal. I'd give that a whirl. You ain't out much if you don't like it and it gives you a starting point that isn't your old used bars. Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: AndyF] #2537222 08/16/18 03:38 PM 08/16/18 03:38 PM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	Think i will Andy. Been thinking about it all morning. Ill give him a call. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2537367 08/16/18 08:47 PM 08/16/18 08:47 PM
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JAMESDART mopar J Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 619 nj	If you don't i might have to.

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: JAMESDART] #2537378 08/16/18 09:02 PM 08/16/18 09:02 PM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	I just bought them. $40 for the bars and $40 to ship, so $80. Better than $325+shipping http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2540352 08/23/18 11:04 AM 08/23/18 11:04 AM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	I received the $40 TB today. I bought the removal tool as well. Any tips on getting these installed? The old ones i had out once when i rebuilt the entire front suspension, but that was 1997. Probably start on this next week sometime. Thanks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2540381 08/23/18 11:59 AM 08/23/18 11:59 AM
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krautrock top fuel K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,094 central texas	pull clips from the rear of TB socket pull the upper control arm bump stops off unbolt lower shock mount loosen the TB adjusters completely back the lower control arm nut off most of the way use a prybar to push the LCA towards the rear, do this by the pivot pin the bar will slide back and you should be able to pull it out by hand, you can slide the bar all the way back through the TB crossmember remember the bars are side specific let the LCA hang all the way down and push the adjuster blade all the way down, then slide the bars in reassemble, just snug the pivot pin bolt in the air, final torque when it's at ride height...

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: krautrock] #2540401 08/23/18 12:47 PM 08/23/18 12:47 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Your better off getting a set of used A-body bars.. they have already taken a set and wont drop for quite some time.. any new bar that hasnt been pre loaded will take a set Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 08/23/18 12:48 PM.

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2540412 08/23/18 01:20 PM 08/23/18 01:20 PM
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Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,987 Anoka County, MN	After the adjuster bolt and nut is out, pry down on the adjusting arm, this will relieve the tension, and it will slip right out.

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: Leigh] #2540569 08/23/18 07:13 PM 08/23/18 07:13 PM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	Ok. Thanks guys. That info is appreciated. Mike, these are used 340 A body bars. 892/893. They are marked left and right. Would the driver side be the left? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2540596 08/23/18 08:08 PM 08/23/18 08:08 PM
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madscientist master M Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 4,457 Washington	Originally Posted By mopar dave Ok. Thanks guys. That info is appreciated. Mike, these are used 340 A body bars. 892/893. They are marked left and right. Would the driver side be the left? Yes, drivers side is left. Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: mopar dave] #2540616 08/23/18 09:27 PM 08/23/18 09:27 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Originally Posted By mopar dave Ok. Thanks guys. That info is appreciated. Mike, these are used 340 A body bars. 892/893. They are marked left and right. Would the driver side be the left? When looking at odd and even parts just think of you in the drivers seat

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2541722 08/26/18 08:18 PM 08/26/18 08:18 PM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	Gonna get started on this soon and looking at the bars, they have a slight twist. How do i identify the front and rear of the bars? Does it make any difference? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: krautrock] #2541813 08/27/18 12:05 AM 08/27/18 12:05 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,115 Bend,OR USA	Originally Posted By krautrock pull clips from the rear of TB socket pull the upper control arm bump stops off unbolt lower shock mount loosen the TB adjusters completely back the lower control arm nut off most of the way use a prybar to push the LCA towards the rear, do this by the pivot pin the bar will slide back and you should be able to pull it out by hand, you can slide the bar all the way back through the TB crossmember remember the bars are side specific let the LCA hang all the way down and push the adjuster blade all the way down, then slide the bars in reassemble, just snug the pivot pin bolt in the air, final torque when it's at ride height... Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: when to replace torsion bars [Re: Cab_Burge] #2542051 08/27/18 03:25 PM 08/27/18 03:25 PM
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mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,031 Mt Morris Michigan	Yeah, thanks cab. Followed those directions except left the shocks bolted up and the pivot pin nut tight. Slid right out no problem. 2hr job. Its about time a project went straight forward without a ton of issues cropping up along the way. Thanks guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

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