front suspension

[65 CUDA]

I was told I can swap out my front suspension that is in my 65 barracuda for a different front suspension where the torsion bars criss-cross in the front instead of going to the rear. I think the person told me I can use the front suspension from a 5th ave./diplomat/new Yorker but from the years ranging from 85-88, but idk. any ideas from what type/year and has anybody done this before

 

[ssba]

I have heard of using the transverse torsion suspension to update the 40s-50s cars.
I believe their is at least two different widths to choose from.
Every car I have seen this suspension used in required cutting and welding to the original frame to get the suspension to bolt in.
They are a good option but not an easy bolt in swap to a early A-body or any body they didn't come factory in.
Similar concept as the mustang II conversions but much sturdier.

 

[CUDA69]

Mopar moved the torsion bars to the horizontal position so they would be attached to the K frame instead of the body of the car. This allows the entire K frame to be isolated from the unibody by rubber bushings. It smoothed things out but allows for a lot of bump steer. I think an upgraded 65 system (polyeurathane bushings, bigger torsion bars and better shocks) would be better for handling and a lot easier to install.

 

[Greg55_99]

Nah, not really something one would want to try. The FMJ body k-frame is not much better than what you already have.

Greg