[FWDLK] Torsion bar selection

["Stragand, Dave" <Dave.Stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Hi All,

 

I'm trying to find the correct torsion bars for a 1958 Plymouth 2dr hardtop with a 350.

 

Here's what I know so far about the 1957/1958 bars:

 

1635 950/951 'standard' bars are 1.04" diameter

1635 952/953 ... i know nothing about

1635-956/957 'heavy duty' bars are 1.08" diameter

... and the largest are 1.11" diameter.

 

If I understand correctly, the correct bars for my application are the 1.11" variety.

 

So now I've got a bunch of questions:

 

- Will 956/957 bars work sufficiently in my car when I change to the 350 motor? Or will they be too weak?

- Do all of the torsion bars interchange (Chrysler, Dodge, DeSoto, Plymouth, Imperial, Wagons) during these years?

- Are 1959 bars different due to the change in the front suspension components?  Will 1958 bars work in a 1959?  And vice-versa?

- Does anybody know the part number of the 1.11" bars?

- The generic replacement of DPCD #103... anybody know the size of those?

- Does anyone have a set of the 1.11" bars they'd like to sell?

 

-Dave