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Removing torsion bars and installing coilovers? #1103647
10/29/11 10:27 AM
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Is it really as easy as removing the torsion bars and installing a stock location coilover in its place?


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Re: Removing torsion bars and installing coilovers? [Re: juicedcuda] #1103648
10/29/11 10:48 AM
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Yup, but I'd do something like this too :
http://www.magnumforce.com/store/detail....rch=&Page=2
Also, I believe you need to drill and tap the lower control arm 'stud' so you can make a retainer plate.


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Re: Removing torsion bars and installing coilovers? [Re: Gumbydammit] #1103649
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Yup, but I'd do something like this too :
http://www.magnumforce.com/store/detail....rch=&Page=2
Also, I believe you need to drill and tap the lower control arm 'stud' so you can make a retainer plate.



I sure like the idea of the kit for added support, often wondered if the stock stuff would hold up under both shock and spring loads. The bottom shock mount is easy. Just spread the lower control arm for the size shock you will use. A piece of threaded rod with two nuts on it between the holes, turn them out till you have the right dimension. You may have to drill out the stock bottom shock bolt holes to 1/2, can't remember its been so long.
Gumby, can you elaborate some on the stud mod?


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Re: Removing torsion bars and installing coilovers? [Re: juicedcuda] #1103650
10/29/11 12:58 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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It depends on the usage.The shock towers werent made to carry all the weight of the frt end.They need reinforced.Rocky


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Re: Removing torsion bars and installing coilovers? [Re: therocks] #1103651
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A pic of my lower control arm

6894456-Dartpics096.jpg (809 downloads)

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Re: Removing torsion bars and installing coilovers? [Re: gregsdart] #1103652
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