torsion bar questions

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Slappy

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I have a 72 scamp that everytime I lift it on the lift the right side always saggs afterwards. Also after time the torsion bar on the right side needs to be cranked up. The right side the adjuster bolt is almost at the endof its threads. The left side has about half threads left. Do I have a weak torsion bar? What makes them weak? How do I pick the right bar for my car? Im running a small block 360. I dont race just cruise around. It is a tubbed pro street. Do these torsion bars come out from the rear or do I have to remove lower a-arm and pull from the front? Thanks
 
I have a 73 Scamp that I bought with a bent drivers side torsion bar. That made it seem as though there was no shock travel on that side. They do come out from the back. there is a C clip on the end. I am new at this but I learned a lot on here. there is a number on the end of each bar. That number is important for diffrent set ups.
 
They come out either way. Despite holding their strength longer, they wear from the repeated stress of movement over time like any other spring. Lighter bars are better for drag racing.
 
Thanks for the advise. Any suggestions on what number bar I should use? Do you think replacing them will eliminate the need for constant adjustment on the right side?
 
The /6 bars would offer better weight transfer.you should be able to find a used pair without much trouble.
 
if this is for a street driven car, and you mentioned you dont race, just cruise around, i would recommend NEW torsion bars. just suspension 1.0 inch bars will serve you well. dont know why people like used torsion bars. they're a spring, they wear out too. I wouldnt put 40 yr old bars on my ride. :x but that is just my opinion.
 
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