What size torsion bars?

[GeorgeGerhard]

Hello
my 73 Dart has a 400 with automatic trans.
I am in the process of rebuilding the front end. Before I took everything apart I noticed that if I pushed down on the fender, the suspension did not lift the fender back up, I had to lift it up.
The torsion bars measure .890"
What diameter bars should I be using?

thank you
George

 

[abodyjoe]

depends what you want to do with the car. i think .890 bars are 383 bars but not 100% sure. if its mostly a street car i would be looking into the 1" bars but thats me.


maybe your shocks are beat too?

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Lots of people on here like the 1" bars.

 

[avarageerod]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopa...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3efbf158f6

 

[demon seed]

I'm running the .890's with a 383/auto in a Demon and no problems. Have you checked your control arms to make sure they aren't joint stiff.

 

[chasduster]

should be using 1'' bars...but Demonseed is right make sure your control arm bushing's are free, that is what is probably binding up making it stay down

 

[GeorgeGerhard]

thank you. Perhaps I will wait until I complete the assembly, as I installed all new bushings

 

[dart360swinger]

What size is factory?

 

[demon seed]

What size is factory?

You couldn't get a factory BB in a 73 dart.

 

[dart360swinger]

Thanks I wasn't aware of that! :thebirdm: I meant in a /6 or 318 car.

You couldn't get a factory BB in a 73 dart.

 

[camd64]

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[black betty]

I wouldnt run any less than 1" bars unless it is a drag car.

 

[shadango]

I dont have an a-body...I have a 72 e body....but I will echo that 1" is the way to go.

I lucked into a deal on the web on 1" bars and figured I would try them.

WOOOOOOOOOW!

The car is flat in corners now.....a little stiff at times, but overall, excellent IMHO.