1973 Duster 340 Torsion Bars - recommendations

[BergmanAutoCraft]

I have 1.08s in stock. Its my go to for a modern spring rate. https://bergmanautocraft.com/product/mopar-a-body-torsion-bar-set-1-08/

 

[scottbak]

You're going to want to upgrade your shocks. A parts store shock can't properly dampen the 1.08 bar. It will be a rough ride. I had KYBs with the 1.08 bars and eventually upgraded to the Hotchkiss shocks. It made a huge difference. I'm sure Bilstiens would work as well.

ok, 1.08 Torsion bars are in with the Hotchkiss shocks and all is perfect. Adjuster bolt half way in and it sits perfect now. PST bars were returned as there was NO room for adjustment and car say way too low. Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[BergmanAutoCraft]

ok, 1.08 Torsion bars are in with the Hotchkiss shocks and all is perfect. Adjuster bolt half way in and it sits perfect now. PST bars were returned as there was NO room for adjustment and car say way too low. Thanks for everyone's help!

Where did you purchase from?

 

[scottbak]

Where did you purchase from?

Got the shocks from Summit (Hotchkis Sport Suspension 70020013 Hotchkis Sport Suspension 1.5 Street Performance Series Shocks | Summit Racing) and the Bars from SwayAWay.com (MOPAR Torsion Bars – Sway-A-Way | Racing Technology)

 

[BergmanAutoCraft]

Keep in mind I'm a site supporter and keep all in stock. Bergmanautocraft.com

 

[4spdragtop]

And I see you contributing here in dialogue as well.

Keep in mind I'm a site supporter and keep all in stock. Bergmanautocraft.com

 

[BergmanAutoCraft]

Been doing so for at least 15 years...

 

[randy73duster]

Someone should make a video on install step by step.I know they have them on u tube but there not good videos Too many steps left out on install

 

[abodyjoe]

I have 1.08s in stock. Its my go to for a modern spring rate. https://bergmanautocraft.com/product/mopar-a-body-torsion-bar-set-1-08/

i put these is our dart last year along with bilstien shocks all the way around. already had rear springs i bought from pete years before. car rides great. handle awesome too and I'm not near as far as i could go set up wise.

 

[rtz71]

Someone should make a video on install step by step.I know they have them on u tube but there not good videos Too many steps left out on install

That would be great. The step showing proper orientation of LCA seems to get skipped.

 

[randy73duster]

Yes it does. There a lot of talk on here and that's great. Videos help those who never done it. Hopefully one of theses mopar master will

 

[rtz71]

Yeah. Working thru this right now. (Hopefully done this morning) Nothing wrong with some trial and error...learn alot. But, an organized step by step would be cool.

 

[randy73duster]

Yeah. Working thru this right now. (Hopefully done this morning) Nothing wrong with some trial and error...learn alot. But, an organized step by step would great

 

[randy73duster]

Yeah im getting ready to put a new set in my 73

 

[rtz71]

I complicated my world a bit with alot of new front end parts. I would think if you indexed the position of your current install, things should go smoothly for you.
Good luck.

 

[randy73duster]

I complicated my world a bit with alot of new front end parts. I would think if you indexed the position of your current install, things should go smoothly for you.
Good luck.

 

[randy73duster]

I had to change my K frame. found out it was bent by the strut rod . Couldn't get the front end alignment right. So while I was in there I change out all the bushings and tie rod ends .now just waiting for the new torsion bars to show up

 

[abodyjoe]

here is a real basic how to i found with a fast search..

 

[randy73duster]

Thanks