Re: IML: A-arm bushings and Torsion Bar Adjustment (high front end)

["Klebert L. Hall" <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: A-arm Bushings and Torsion Bar Adjustment
>
> I'm not a suspension wiz but could there be a firming, or pretensioning of
> the torsion bars with a higher ride height?
> It's been noted before that in the Mannix TV series of the 1960's, 
> Mannix's
> Dodge Dart GT always sat on the high side in front. They did a lot of
> performance stunt driving with that car as I recall.

  Usually the performance reason for adjusting torsion bars suspension 
higher than factory was to transfer weight to the rear of the car for more 
traction. Drag racers used to do this all the time.

      -Kle.
      '67 Crown 4DHT (in drydock) 



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