Re: Torsion Bars

[neal zimmerman <neal.zimmerman@xxxxxxxxx>]

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 Interesting , Gary can u expand on that, what does a" 30 degree left
handed twist look like" I have a set laying here on the floor and I
would like to check this out.
  neal zimmerman, eugne oregon

On 6/29/09, Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Yup, torsion bars only twist in one direction. <"Come on baby lets do the
> twist!">
>
> "Mopar torsion bars are preset at the factory in the direction of use. You
> can observe this preset by laying the bars down on a flat surface and
> observing how the bar is twisted. The driver’s side bars will have a 30
> degree right hand twist. A passenger side bar will have a 30 degree left
> handed twist. Pre-setting the bars in this manner improves the load carrying
> capacity in the pre-set direction. But, the load carrying capacity is
> reduced in the other direction of twist. This is why it is so important to
> get the bars installed on the correct side of the car."
> http://www.arengineering.com/articles/tbartango.html
>
> Also see
> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-mopar-torsion-aire-suspension.html
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
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>
>>
>>I don't believe they can go on either side. Has to do with the twist when
>> they're made.Can someone confirm this?
>>George
>>
>>
>
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