65 Dart Wagon Conversion to a Sedan Delivery

I feel like Grandpa Simpson.
Why would you replace a part that lasts forever with one that wears out?
When a gas strut fails on a press guard, someone may get hurt from a falling guard.
I've seen experienced lead pressmen get damaged.
If a torsion bar is weak, you can simply bend it to a renewed position.
When a strut fails, that's all.