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batmobile
Posted 2005-09-24 1:50 PM (#40483)
Subject: torsion bars



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Location: tracy, ca		i have a pretty basic '59 savoy sedan 4-door. 230 i-6, 3 spd manual. i would like to know where i can find bolt-on replacement torsion bars that r thicker than what i currently have(want h/d suspension). i am trying to keep overall cost down, so junkyard parts r pref. trying to make car handle better. it already has '89 dodge diplomat brake system. plan on installing front sway-bar (see other post) at some point. thanx 4 any help---jeremy
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savoyboy
Posted 2005-09-24 7:40 PM (#40493 - in reply to #40483)
Subject: RE: torsion bars


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Location: Central Ohio		Just get torsion bars from a V8 car, they are thicker.
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batmobile
Posted 2005-09-24 8:16 PM (#40495 - in reply to #40483)
Subject: RE: torsion bars



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Location: tracy, ca		what years? 50's and 60's cars r hard to find 4 parts. will newer models like '70s interchange?
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61plymy
Posted 2005-09-25 4:56 PM (#40522 - in reply to #40483)
Subject: RE: torsion bars


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Location: Snohomish, WA.		You would get better handling with anti-sway bar installation (front AND rear) than by just changing the torsion bars out for a thicker set.

Easier to find, too.

Mike
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batmobile
Posted 2005-09-25 5:44 PM (#40523 - in reply to #40483)
Subject: RE: torsion bars



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Location: tracy, ca		i am installing sway bars. scored the rear one of a police package '89 diplomat, still need to put it on though. not sure what i'm going to use in the front, still searching for a good replacement.
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