Torsion Bar Clocking 20 Spring Rate 210 lbs/inch Torsion Bar Length 41" YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE. Thanks James superdve Dave Buckshaw Joined Mar 6, 2011 Messages 152 Reaction score 17 Location Detroit Apr 18, 2013 #7 Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Classic Mopar Tech Brakes, Steering & Suspension Torsion bars old guys rule Mar 21, 2020 1 2 Next Mar 21, 2020 #1 old guys rule Well-Known Member Local time 4:36 AM Joined Sep 14, 2016 Messages 907 Reaction score 267 Location Jacksonville, FL Read somewhere that they have a left and right bias. The "A" body bars are 35.7" long; the "B" and "E . You must log in or register to reply here. Using the torsion bar to adjust ride height is just to fine tune the ride height-maybe a couple inches at most. Which end is stuffed into the lower control arm makes no difference. Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. 780/781 above are the part numbers. This is the ride height adjuster bolt. If I'm not mistaken, the even ending number goes on the right side and the odd ending number goes on the left. Put the transmission in gear or Park and firmly set the parking brake. Improve the suspension performance and increase cornering ability or weight transfer of your vehicle with these Mopar Performance Parts torsion bar sets. You just want to dislodge any rust and loosen the grease up some. 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Again, and as always: THANKS ! Bergman Auto Craft has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. 73-74 CHARGER AND CORONET, Late model "B" BODY CARS DODGE: 75-78 CHARGER, 75-76 CORONET, 77-78 MONACO As you see it is installed into the keyed portion of the lower control arm, it moves up and down and the height for pre load on your Mopar is judged by this torsion bar adjuster here, which we also have new if need be when replacing your torsion bars. . 2.5 out of 5 stars. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! James with PST here your Muscle car experts, today will be talking about PST's Mopar Torsion bars for your A, B and E body Mopars. also on new bars they have a mark that faced down to id the twist. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Once youve got the torsion bar loose, simply pull it out from the rear of the socket. Wiggle the torsion bar clamp/Vise Grips back and forth as you smack your clamp towards the rear of the car. Finally, well talk about how to replace them to get a stiffer ride. Continue with Recommended Cookies. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Chassis and Suspension, Drag Race 101, How-To and Tech Tips, Tech Tips However, you will want to liberally spray both the inside of the socket and the front of it with your favorite (WD-40) lubricant. The Problem with Stock Torsion Bar Suspensions. Manage Settings This one from Classic Industries is only 40 bucks and works great without risking marring or scoring the torsion bar which can weaken it and cause it to snap under load. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. This product may not be eligible for select promotional offers. The socket the ends of the torsion bar fits into is also hexagonal. Welcome to Bergman Auto Crafts Shop. The socket on the frame behind the wheel is fixed-it can't move. Just trying to understand what is meant by clocking.When installing torsion bars with everything unloaded.Where should the adjusting arm(arm with socket for the adjusting bolt). Mopar Performance Parts offers torsion bars for "A", "B", and "E" body cars in a variety of diameters for restorations, performance and racing. I had one break (drivers side) while parked in the driveway. I'll do that. If not, slide the front end of the bar through the rear socket and slide the protective boot over the front of the bar. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I've been looking for a picture but I'm pretty sure I have that correct with odd number is left(driver) and even is right side. You should be able to tell by doing the way I described. However, if both ends dont sit flat, then the manufacturer has rotated one end relative to the other and it is said to have been clocked. Now, drive it like you stole it! Use a flat punch or a dowel against the rear end of the torsion bar and give it a firm (but not hard) smack to ensure that the bar is properly seated front and rear. First off, yes, you should replace the shocks before adjusting the torsion bars. This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Bergman Auto Craft is pleased to bring high quality torsion bars to our line up of suspension products. JavaScript is disabled. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Original slant 6 Dart. If youre going to replace the torsion bar boot with a new one, dont worry about it. Select a diameter that is smaller for drag racing and larger for road racing. 197. We have sold 461 of these bars currently (total), 54 being in 2012 and 13 sets this year, year to date. $40.33. shipped by Amazon. Typically with large torsion bars you install the bars with the LCA's positioned close to where they will be at ride height, not hanging all the way down against the K frame like with the factory bars. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 4.7 out of 5 stars. Use the tape measure at the lower control arm pivot point to the ground to make sure you have the same height left and right. Hey guys. Clocking The Torsion Bar. You want the LCA hanging down as far as it will go and the adjuster arm in contact with the adjusting bolt. We offer a line of torsion bars starting at our .89 bar up through our 1.03. It should add about 2.5 inches for one notch. Designed By Admarkonine.com | Powered By Nebhub. Clean the torsion bar that Im going to remove? If youre looking for factory specifications here, I cant help you. Yes they are the OE bars. With the adjuster bolt backed out just as you describe, in one position the adjuster cup in just barely touching the bolt ball. Energy Suspension Torsion Bar Dust Boots 5.13101G. Today I will show you is our 1.03 bar. Part number end and date code endsorry for the upside down. Part number faces back, date code goes in the LCA. Is that true? There was a problem completing your request. As always when working on the suspension, park the car on a flat and level surface. Move to where you can see the rear of the torsion bar socket in the frame behind the front wheels. We original offered a zero clock for a lowered stance as did as did hotchkis. Get the car so the wheels are back on the ground and bounce (HARD) on both front fenders and jump off quickly (Jounce test). $8.99. DO NOT SUPPORT THE CAR BY THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS OR BALL JOINTS! These bars are made to handle big block or small block applications and will allow your car to meet or exceed the expectations of any muscle car on the market today with this style of torsion bar. Bergman Auto Craft - Home of the Modern Muscle Car. Sway bars are not only for performance muscle cars, PST and Graveyard Carz Partner in the Restoration of One Rare Cuda. Mike Aguilar The socket on the lower control arm moves with the control arm, twisting the torsion bar. Looking at them from the rear it seems at there are only 2 choices to get the bars in: 1:00 o'clock, or if I rotate one flat it would be at 3:00 o'clock. Continue with Recommended Cookies. and failing PranceProject 2.78K subscribers Subscribe 53 1.8K views 1 year ago Any enquirys email PranceProject@yahoo.com My Instagram. The whole PST package came in at just . The socket the ends of the torsion bar fits into is also hexagonal. These sets bolt right in to stock locations without modifications. If not, adjust until you do. Now that I'm ready to reassemble, where should they be?? $8.99. Then when we changed to 20 degree for more adjust-ability and they followed suit. Both were Chargers- a 74 and a pre-production 65. 1, Adjusting Your Classic Mopars Ride with the Torsion Bars. Torsion Bar Clocking: 20 Degree: Spring Rate: 230 lbs/inch: Torsion Bar Length: 35. . Mike also has experience in the amateur ranks of many of racing's sanctioning bodies. Late model B body torsion bars are 43.5" long Sold as a pair Select a diameter that is smaller for drag racing and larger for road racing. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. With our new indexing, you can achieve either a sleek, lowered pro-touring stance or stock ride height. However, our A-, B, and E-body classic Mopar rods built with torsion bar front suspensions. Mine will go in in 2 spots, with the LCA hanging down. If you leave a gap, that's how far the LCA will move before any load is put on the torsion bars. You want every bit of tension off the bolt and thus off the torsion bar. $44.99. They have left and right part numbers. Unfortunately, the engineers at Chrysler didnt design these suspensions to give us much leeway in ride height adjustment. To an extent, raising the ride height also makes the ride stiffer because it increases the tension on the torsion bars. Do you want a softer more reaxed ride or do you want something thats a little harsher with more road feedback? We take issues with our products very seriously and make an effort to supply quality parts for these vintage Mopars. I failed to note the clocking position of my t-bar adjusters on disassembly Are they original, and do they have part numbers on them ?? Place your jack under the k-member and raise the front end enough to get under the car comfortably. You are using an out of date browser. Slide under the car so you can see the bottom of the lower control arm. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Mar 21, 2020 #2 S steve340 Liberally spray your favorite lubricant on the ride height adjuster bolts in the lower control arms. With torsion bar suspensions, these are controlled by the torsion bar. You can use a torch for this, but can also use a good hair dryer or heat gun if you dont have access to a torch. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For clarity's sake, we are not talking about using the adjusting bolt, but clocking the spines of the torsion bar. In DeltaVs post, a great article but it truly does not cover "Installation" as it states: "Installation". You are using an out of date browser. This means your angled driveway is out of the question. Is clocking done on install or adjusting ride height or both? Both ends of the torsion bar are hexagonal-like a nut. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Torsion Bar USD265.00265.001265.00 Pricing: $265.00 Qty: FREE Shipping - 48 States Add to CartAdd to Wishlist Item Inquiry Description Details Shipping Reviews Description Torsion Barrates in classic muscle cars fall well short when compared to those in high-performance vehicles manufactured today. $44.99. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Adjusting Ride Height with the Torsion Bar. Can anyone explain clocking or indexing of the torsion bar 70 duster.Also where should the adjusting arm on the lca be positioned.All the way down on the adjusting pad where the adjusting bolt comes through .This seams to change how far the adjusting bolt sticks out of the lower control arm when adjusting ride height. OEMTOOLS 37278 Torsion Bar Unloading Tool for GM, Ford, and Dodge, Torsion Bar Tool, Torsion Key Removal Tool, Torsion Key Tool, Torsion Spring Replacement. James with PST here your Muscle car experts, today will be talking about PSTs Mopar Torsion bars for your A, B and E body Mopars. If you take a T-bar and put it on a flat surface, and if both ends sit flat on that surface with no rocking then it has no clocking. Here you will find an extensive collection of parts for Muscle Cars. Ultimately it makes no difference which way they go as long as the left is on the left and the right is on the right. If youve got ramps, use them. Mine would only go one way. Did you replace any of the control arm bushings during this process? All rights reserved. Amazon has encountered an error. You want to set the cars suspension again. Adjuster bolt loose, adjuster arm down about flush in the LCA and slide the bar into place. June 23, 2016 When you turn the ride height adjusting screw, this blade pivots at the bushing, turning the hex socket where the end of the torsion bar resides, adding or removing torsion on the bar. Upper rubber bump stop needs to be out so it's down as far as it can go.. Hey Wayne, is that a grease smudge I see on your LCA?!? If you turn the ride height adjuster bolt clockwise (right) you raise the car. The socket on the frame behind the wheel is fixed-it cant move. 65-72 CORONET/SUPERBEE, 66-72 CHARGER, 65-70 BELEVEDERE, 65-74 SATELLITE, 67-71 GTX, So I am in the process of putting my front end back together. Through years of experience, tracking, driving and building, we suggest the 1.08 bar as a foundation for most updated type builds. Comes in red powdercoat with boots and clips. I think they call it clocking - and yes there is a RH and LH bar. Our 1.03 bar here is our performance oriented bar for all around improved handling, especially if youre looking for a pro-touring type of handling or modern day, as I like to put it handling versus a little bit more of a spongy ride that youd see with an original Mopar type torsion bar. Please try again later. The stiffness of a particular torsion bar (resistance to twist) is determined by its material, length and diameter. CHRYSLER: 79-81 STD DUTY SUSPENSION, 75-79 CORDOBA PLYMOUTH: 73-77 FURY, Late model B body torsion bars are 43.5" long. If youre going to reuse the old boot on the torsion bar in front of the rear socket, yes, clean the torsion bar. JavaScript is disabled. Thank you! Apply a light coating of axle or bearing grease in both sockets after thoroughly cleaning out the old grease. I have been told that this makes the rear end stiffer. .. Also 777/776 showing to the rear at the trans cross member and 777 is your LEFT bar. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. If yours came with everything, remove the adjuster bolt and plate and replace them with the new hardware. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. In stock! Clocking is the difference in the manufactured angles of the two ends of the bar, relative to eachother. LOCATION: 33524 Kelly Road Clinton Twp, MI 48035 HOURS: M-F 9AM - 6PM EST SAT 9AM - 3PM EST SUNDAY - CLOSED on orders over $25.00 In stock! We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. We are sorry. With coil spring suspensions, ride height and stiffness are controlled by the coil springs we install. OE bars are marked so (L and R) and odd part number is left.. even is right.. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. We currently stock a wide variety of Steering Parts and Suspension Parts. Step 3: Remove the Torsion Bar Retaining Clip. "Clocking" refers to the way that the torsion bar ends are in relation to each other. Then install the torsion bars. Using a pair of pliers, carefully remove the torsion bar retaining clip. Until I swapped out the torsion bars, both drove like tuna boats. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. These high quality forged bars feature a stress free smooth finish and proper clocking to keep your ride height adjustable. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Error posting question. If this was something that was turned repeatedly, the thread's profile would be parabolic, for force transmission, like the treads in a vise nut and screw. Then install T bar with lower arm hanging down. If you dont, youll be dissipating the force of the hammer into the tool and your hand instead of using it to release the torsion bar. Is clocking done on install or height adjustment or both? Slide a piece of cardboard under the car, or use a creeper. The bar is subjected to a twisting motion by the car's suspension, and resistance of the bar to that twisting force is what supports the weight of the vehicle. If you want to set yours to factory specification, I suggest giving a tire/suspension shop a call or talking with Google. Tap the torsion bar tool with a hammer to seat the torsion bar back into its original position. These factory threads aren't though. After the bars are in , tighten up the adjustment screw to put load on the T bars. (sold as sets). If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Last edited: Mar 30, 2020 synchro66 Well-Known Member The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. It is built into the bar and cannot be changed in the field. If not, and since were junking the old ones anyways, just use a good-sized pair of Vise Grips and clamp them tightly. Torsion Bar Lock and Seal Kit, Mopar, Kit. In this article were going to discuss what torsion bars are and how they control ride height and stiffness. Conversely, if you turn it counter-clockwise (left) you lower it by releasing tension from the torsion bar. Some new torsion bar kits only come with the torsion bars themselves, while others contain everything: new torsion bars, adjuster bolts and plates, and boots. I set ride height on all my cars as low as I can without scraping and still being able to turn the wheel from lock-to-lock. Here you go. $14.99 $13.50. If so you will want to leave cam bolts and pivot shaft loose and tighten them once the torsion bars are installed and the full wait of the vehicle is on suspension with ride height adjusted. Thanks, tell the truth I've never changed a pair in 52 yrs of playing with these things. Is that true? Mancini Racing Torsion Bar Remover/Installer . Install the new C-clip. Whichever clocking works best. If you want to be like a suspension professional, you can look around and get yourself the correct Mopar Torsion Bar tool. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); What You Need To Know About Street & Strip Driveshafts Part 1, Gallery: RacingJunks Top Five How To Articles of 2022, Stuff They Never Tell You: Pre-Fitting Parts Part 2, Stuff They Never Tell You: Pre-Fitting Parts Part 1, Strange Engineering Reinvents The Dana 60 Part 2. Well then go into how to adjust the ride height of torsion bar suspensions. CNC technology to ensure manufacturing consistency of each torsion bar tool, which is machined from quality steel. Your hammer should be hitting your clamping device as close to the torsion bar as you can get it. 68-74 ROADRUNNER, 65-73 POLARA AND MONACO, 74 MONACO, We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. My car broke a torsion bar and it all got out of alignment due to the rapid drop of the car. 6 65Valiant310 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Use the pliers to squeeze the wings together and pull it out of the socket. There are no featured galleries matching this product. You must log in or register to reply here. Lets see how to do this. Remember-righty, tighty-lefty,loosey. You must log in or register to reply here. You have already signed up to get the best deals!!! Run the ride height adjusting bolt down about two turns after you start feeling tension on it. $59.99. We offer a line of torsion bars starting at our .89 bar up through our 1.03". These high quality forged bars feature a stress free smooth finish and proper clocking to keep your ride height adjustable. As you will see here I have one example of one of our bars here installed in our lower control arm on a mock up we have. JavaScript is disabled. So in my opinion this is all around good bar if youre looking for entry level performance that could take you to the next level down the road. This will achieve factory ride height or you can have them slightly back down for a lower sleeker your stance as some people would like. Part Number: POF-114-10009. Free Shipping! You must log in or register to reply here. Turn the wheels the other direction fully and check again. Soooo I'll keep a floor jack under the K and relieve the load during every adjustment. ! Looking for performance handling without any cutting and welding? Comes in red powdercoat with boots and clips. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. So I am in the process of putting my front end back together. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Make sure the boot is firmly seated against the front of the frame. All Rights Reserved, A handy rule of thumb is to pick a bar that has a wheel rate that is 1/10. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Also a L and R on them. Park the car on a flat and level surface and block the rear wheels after ensuring that the transmission is either in gear or Park and the parking brake is firmly set. Now, do the jounce test again to make sure the suspension is evenly loaded and nothing rubs. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Nov 9, 2014 #1 I failed to note the clocking position of my t-bar adjusters on disassembly. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Mopar Performance Torsion Bar Locking Clips. Product Details Mopar torsion bars for A, B, and E-body Dodge and Plymouth Mopar Torsion Bars A, B, E-body Dodge Plymouth Appearance Installation Price / Value Quality Average Rating: 0 of 5 join our email list I have factory 777/776 torsion bars but I dont know how to clock the torsion bars correctly in the LCA. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. $44.81 (Save $4.48) Estimated Ship Date: Tuesday 1/3/2023. Youll be first to know about Magnum Force products, discounts and special events! Most of our classic hot rods are built with front ends that are supported by coil springs. 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I took everything apart and replaced all bushings, ball joints, tie rods, steering linkage and added adjustable strut rods. If theres anything else that youd like to know about our product please visit our website P-S-T.com or you can all our sales line at 1-800-247-2288. Great if you want to imagine that youre on the high seas, but horrible if youre trying to carve a corner, or even get a good 60-foot time at the track. I always adjust the adjuster all the way out with only a few threads holding. Inside the lower control arm, youll see a bolt about two to three inches outboard of the lower control arm pivot point. $14.99 $13.50. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Read somewhere that they have a left and right bias. MOPARMITCH ! Whether or not you have significantly changed the cars ride height, you should take it to have the alignment checked. Smack the socket on both sides of the frame a few times, just hard enough to let it know youre there but not hard enough to leave marks. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Even numbers on the right side, odd on the left. Mopar Replacement Torsion Bars (Pair) for A, B, and E-body Dodge and Plymouth, "A" BODY CARS : 65-69 BARRACUDA, 67-76 DART, 65-76 VALIANT, 70-76 DUSTER/DEMON, "B-E" BODY CARS: DODGE/PLYMOUTH: 70-74 BARRACUDA, 70-74 CHALLENGER, Our offerings include a combination of in house designs and parts weve used on the street and track. Need to roll and jounce it after every adjustment anyway. And our Brake Parts Department is coming into its own. UpperCA bump stop out, let the LCA hang all the way down. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. If you add torsion to it, you adjust the ride height up, whereas removing torsion (or tension) from the bar lowers the ride height. Turn the wheel to one side until the steering wheel locks and check the clearance in the wheel wells. Through years of experience, tracking, driving and building, we suggest the 1.08 bar as a foundation for most updated type builds. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Completing our list of PST components are pivoting strut rods; one of the most innovative products to come along for the classic Mopar torsion-bar suspension. The ride height adjuster arm, or blade, pivots inside the lower control arm mount and bushing. Date codes (179) above are the 17th week of 1969. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. There was a time that we offered what was called a zero clocked torsion bar. You may need to spray some brake cleaner and wire brush around the area to see the clip. The torsion bar twists as the lower control goes up and down, resisting the up and down movement of the frame and suspension in relation to each other. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I never marked it when I took it apart. From post #3, I kinda got the feeling you are having a problem locating the adjuster bolts, into the sockets, on the adjuster arms, inside the LCAs. Now, adjust the torsion bars to a ride height that you like. This was designed for customers that wanted pro-touring handling and lowered stance as this is what most customers wanted. Energy Suspension Torsion Bar Dust Boots. Now, give the torsion bar sockets, front and rear, a liberal spray with the lubricant/liquid wrench again.