torsion bars

[afazio01]

Guys,

I just installed mopar performance torsion bars in my dart. One side is up against the pin in the back (where it looks like it should be) the other sits about 1/4" in from the pin in the back. Is this OK?? And is it just "sloppyness" of the design?

Thanks
Anthony

 

[RedFish]

I've never seen any that rest against the retainer wire, left or right. There has to be a little tolerance or forgiveness there for play in the K-member bolt holes if nothing else.

 

[3404spdvaliant]

I've never seen any that rest against the retainer wire, left or right. There has to be a little tolerance or forgiveness there for play in the K-member bolt holes if nothing else.

Only once when a shop we call exesstire[express tire] did front suspension in a dart and instead of unloading & removing the bars & lower arms then inserting the the bar in the L arm [completely] they just assembled the lower & strut rod then hammered the bars into the lower arms which resulted in what you are talking about along with a refund and signed waiver of no lawsuit.
It also took them 4 days, when it takes me 1hr a side while sipping on a beer can.

 

[afazio01]

maybe i'm explaining wrong. One side fits perfectly flush with clip. the other is 1/4 past that point. In other words, one side is possibly 1/4 shorter? (I didn't measure before installation)

 

[AdamR]

Ive seen it before. Aslong as each end of the torsion bar is fully seated in there sockets I wouldnt worry. Are the Strut rods tightened evenly with the pinds in place ? The side you think is shorter could be sitting further up if that strut rod is over tightened.

 

[afazio01]

thanks