Re: when to replace torsion bars
[Re: mopar dave]
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08/15/18 12:01 AM
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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.
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
[Re: mopar dave]
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08/16/18 01:57 PM
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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.
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/16/18 02:39 PM
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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
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/23/18 12:47 PM
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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
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/23/18 08:08 PM
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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
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Re: when to replace torsion bars
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08/23/18 09:27 PM
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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
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