Which torsion bars are these?

[Thomas Davey]

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Recently got a 340 powered 1972 Dart with torsion bars identified on the ends a follows: USC 891L and USC 890R. The L was in the left and the R was in the right. Both measure .860 diameter. I'm thinking: These are not stock Mopar torsion bars, right? If not, then is the manufacturer USC? And if so, even though the diameters measure .860 are they rated equivalent to .890 as marked? I'll buy beer for the first right answer! Thanks!!!

 

[toolmanmike]

Yep. They are torsion bars. Left and right in their proper locations.

 

[toolmanmike]

Those bars are for 65-72 A body either 273-2 or 318 or 73-74 198,225, or 318. They are .850 diameter

 

[Thomas Davey]

OK, thanks toolmanmike! They're staying in for now.

 

[brian6pac]

Here is the answer

 

[Thomas Davey]

So they're not MOPAR bars, correct?

 

[toolmanmike]

So they're not MOPAR bars, correct?

Yep. What's the first numbers of your vin? It was probably a 318 car to start with.

 

[brian6pac]

they are stock mopar bars 2bbl V8 .85 # 2535890 and 891 thats what you said you had ? It's the 2nd one down

 

[brian6pac]

Come on Mike It's time for a Budweiser and Thomas Davey is buying

 

[toolmanmike]

Come on Mike It's time for a Budweiser and Thomas Davey is buying

You got it!

 

[Thomas Davey]

Thanks everyone! What was confusing me was the 162891L and 162890R numbers on the other end on the bars. The 890 led me to believe that it was related to the diameters. Originally, it was a slant six car. Updated sometime to a 73 V8 K-Frame full clip. Now with a Pete Hancock built 340 and 727.

 

[brian6pac]

FYI the 162 # is a date code for the torsion bar the 162 is on top of the 890, It means 16th week of 1972

 

[Thomas Davey]

Great info!! Thanks so much. Never thought it was a date code..