CNC technology to ensure manufacturing consistency of each torsion bar tool, which is machined from quality steel. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Get the car so the wheels are back on the ground and bounce (HARD) on both front fenders and jump off quickly (Jounce test). It may not display this or other websites correctly. This is the ride height adjuster bolt. We take issues with our products very seriously and make an effort to supply quality parts for these vintage Mopars. $44.99. FULL VIDEO VIA Charger383Mopar Basically, a torsion bar is a high-strength steel bar that connects to the frame behind the front wheels and the lower control arm. The torsion bar twists as the lower control goes up and down, resisting the up and down movement of the frame and suspension in relation to each other. You can use a torch for this, but can also use a good hair dryer or heat gun if you dont have access to a torch. Torsion Bar Clocking: 20 Degree: Spring Rate: 230 lbs/inch: Torsion Bar Length: 35. . (sold as sets). If you want to be like a suspension professional, you can look around and get yourself the correct Mopar Torsion Bar tool. Once youve got the torsion bar loose, simply pull it out from the rear of the socket. How do I set it up and install the torsion bars correctly?? Hey guys. In stock! With torsion bar suspensions, these are controlled by the torsion bar. Use a flat punch or a dowel against the rear end of the torsion bar and give it a firm (but not hard) smack to ensure that the bar is properly seated front and rear. 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As you will see here I have one example of one of our bars here installed in our lower control arm on a mock up we have. If youre looking for factory specifications here, I cant help you. This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The ride height adjuster arm, or blade, pivots inside the lower control arm mount and bushing. 780/781 above are the part numbers. You must log in or register to reply here. Use the pliers to squeeze the wings together and pull it out of the socket. Here you will find an extensive collection of parts for Muscle Cars. For clarity's sake, we are not talking about using the adjusting bolt, but clocking the spines of the torsion bar. 6 65Valiant310 also on new bars they have a mark that faced down to id the twist. This item: Mopar P4876097 Torsion Bar Lock and Seal. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Is that true? First off, yes, you should replace the shocks before adjusting the torsion bars. Swapping them out isnt terribly difficult, its just time-consuming. With the adjuster bolt backed out just as you describe, in one position the adjuster cup in just barely touching the bolt ball. Improve the suspension performance and increase cornering ability or weight transfer of your vehicle with these Mopar Performance Parts torsion bar sets. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Welcome to Bergman Auto Crafts Shop. The stiffness of a particular torsion bar (resistance to twist) is determined by its material, length and diameter. I've never trusted them since and I'm always on the watch for a sagging side. Mopar torsion bars for A, B, and E-body Dodge and Plymouth. Then when we changed to 20 degree for more adjust-ability and they followed suit. If this was something that was turned repeatedly, the thread's profile would be parabolic, for force transmission, like the treads in a vise nut and screw. You should only need the bar to move about an inch before its free. The "A" body bars are 35.7" long; the "B" and "E" body bars are 41" long. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns. OEMTOOLS 37278 Torsion Bar Unloading Tool for GM, Ford, and Dodge, Torsion Bar Tool, Torsion Key Removal Tool, Torsion Key Tool, Torsion Spring Replacement, Orion Motor Tech Torsion Bar Unloading Tool, Heavy Duty Torsion Key Tool with C Frame and 0.9" Dia Threaded Rod, Torsion Bar Tool Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Dodge Cadillac More, 8MILELAKE Heavy Duty Drop Forged Torsion Bar Unloading Tool Key Removal Compatible for GM Chevy Ford Dodge, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. $14.99 $13.50. Mancini Racing Torsion Bar Remover/Installer . When you turn the ride height adjusting screw, this blade pivots at the bushing, turning the hex socket where the end of the torsion bar resides, adding or removing torsion on the bar. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Estimated Ship Date: Tuesday 1/3/2023. The bar is subjected to a twisting motion by the car's suspension, and resistance of the bar to that twisting force is what supports the weight of the vehicle. Date codes (179) above are the 17th week of 1969. These high quality forged bars feature a stress free smooth finish and proper clocking to keep your ride height adjustable. Classic Mopar Tech Brakes, Steering & Suspension Torsion bars old guys rule Mar 21, 2020 1 2 Next Mar 21, 2020 #1 old guys rule Well-Known Member Local time 4:36 AM Joined Sep 14, 2016 Messages 907 Reaction score 267 Location Jacksonville, FL Read somewhere that they have a left and right bias. Mopar Performance Torsion Bar Locking Clips. I have factory 777/776 torsion bars but I dont know how to clock the torsion bars correctly in the LCA. If yours came with everything, remove the adjuster bolt and plate and replace them with the new hardware. Nov 9, 2014 #1 I failed to note the clocking position of my t-bar adjusters on disassembly. $14.99 $13.50. Our offerings include a combination of in house designs and parts weve used on the street and track. You want to set the cars suspension again. Great if you want to imagine that youre on the high seas, but horrible if youre trying to carve a corner, or even get a good 60-foot time at the track. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); What You Need To Know About Street & Strip Driveshafts Part 1, Gallery: RacingJunks Top Five How To Articles of 2022, Stuff They Never Tell You: Pre-Fitting Parts Part 2, Stuff They Never Tell You: Pre-Fitting Parts Part 1, Strange Engineering Reinvents The Dana 60 Part 2. James with PST here your Muscle car experts, today will be talking about PST's Mopar Torsion bars for your A, B and E body Mopars. Good point. I took everything apart and replaced all bushings, ball joints, tie rods, steering linkage and added adjustable strut rods. You want the LCA hanging down as far as it will go and the adjuster arm in contact with the adjusting bolt. Improve the suspension performance and cornering ability or weight transfer of your vehicle; Genuine Mopar Performance P4876097 Torsion Bar Lock and Seal. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Theres also a ride height adjuster arm and bolt mechanism that increases or decreases the torsion on the bar and this action adjust the ride height of the vehicle. 1, Adjusting Your Classic Mopars Ride with the Torsion Bars. Bergman Auto Craft has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. Until I swapped out the torsion bars, both drove like tuna boats. He's done pretty much everything in the automotive aftermarket from gas station island attendant, parts counter, mechanic, and new and used sales. 1.08 Diameter. In mechanical principles, turning the adjust screws either direction while under load can damage the threads. Turn the wheel to one side until the steering wheel locks and check the clearance in the wheel wells. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I think they call it clocking - and yes there is a RH and LH bar. Using the torsion bar to adjust ride height is just to fine tune the ride height-maybe a couple inches at most. I agree to receive emails from RacingJunk.com. Free Shipping! Install the clip in the rear. Just trying to understand what is meant by clocking.When installing torsion bars with everything unloaded.Where should the adjusting arm(arm with socket for the adjusting bolt). Copyright 2023 Performance Suspension Technology. June 23, 2016 These high quality forged bars feature a stress free smooth finish and proper clocking to keep your ride height adjustable. Amazon has encountered an error. Both were Chargers- a 74 and a pre-production 65. So in my opinion this is all around good bar if youre looking for entry level performance that could take you to the next level down the road. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Completing our list of PST components are pivoting strut rods; one of the most innovative products to come along for the classic Mopar torsion-bar suspension. OEMTOOLS 37278 Torsion Bar Unloading Tool for GM, Ford, and Dodge, Torsion Bar Tool, Torsion Key Removal Tool, Torsion Key Tool, Torsion Spring Replacement. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Using a pair of pliers, carefully remove the torsion bar retaining clip. Chassis and Suspension, Drag Race 101, How-To and Tech Tips, Tech Tips Please try again. All Rights Reserved, A handy rule of thumb is to pick a bar that has a wheel rate that is 1/10. NOTE: On some cars, especially those in areas that get snow, you may need to heat the rear socket to convince it to release the torsion bar. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Mar 21, 2020 #2 S steve340 In this article were going to discuss what torsion bars are and how they control ride height and stiffness. Is clocking done on install or height adjustment or both? From post #3, I kinda got the feeling you are having a problem locating the adjuster bolts, into the sockets, on the adjuster arms, inside the LCAs. The socket on the frame behind the wheel is fixed-it cant move. The nice thing about these bars is there are 1.03 diameter with a 20 degree offset or clocking at either end of the bar for a nice preload. .. Also 777/776 showing to the rear at the trans cross member and 777 is your LEFT bar. Adjuster bolt loose, adjuster arm down about flush in the LCA and slide the bar into place. Your email address will not be published. My car broke a torsion bar and it all got out of alignment due to the rapid drop of the car. Inside the lower control arm, youll see a bolt about two to three inches outboard of the lower control arm pivot point. The nice thing about these bars is there are 1.03 diameter with a 20 degree offset or clocking at either end of the bar for a . shipped by Amazon. Either way, get your tape measure handy. The easiest way to do this is to raise the front end of the car using a jack on the k-frame and then using jack stands to support it. South-Central Manitoba,Canada, 900ftelevation. The whole PST package came in at just . 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