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Offline 60K T/A

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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2016 - 06:00:03 PM »
After speaking with Hotchkis they said the 1.10 bars go with (engineered for) the TV kit. They will be offering this and other parts, included in their new level II TV kit some time soon. Same bars for SB and BB. I'm going to check the diameter of my TB's from XV on my TA when I ordered their kit.
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Offline Archialfa

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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2016 - 02:31:55 PM »
So Hotckis will release a level 2 kit? Any idea what would be the difference to the TVS they offer now?


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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2016 - 11:41:51 AM »
They'll be adding additional parts they already have at a package price AFAIK.
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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2016 - 11:56:57 AM »
I buy them from Chrysler. They are "Made in Canada"  :2thumbs:
I personally like this suggestion
Mopar Performance has a good list of torsion bars
I am looking at purchasing a pair through Summit (good price and free shipping) and a good selection of sizes
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Offline 60K T/A

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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2016 - 02:56:52 PM »
I was too was looking for the MP TB's but couldn't find the size I was looking for. Summit only listed a .90 as IIRC. And I couldn't find any one else who carries them.  Reason for this post.
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Offline HP2

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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2016 - 09:42:19 AM »
I personally like this suggestion
Mopar Performance has a good list of torsion bars
I am looking at purchasing a pair through Summit (good price and free shipping) and a good selection of sizes

That is a nice list, but the vast majority of those bars are no longer available.

Offline brads70

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Re: Torsion Bars
« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2016 - 12:50:15 PM »
I have a friend that we built a circle track late model race car using a E/B-Body front suspension
 ( k-frame , LCA's and torsion bars). In trying various bars to get the front end to compress and return to ride height we found the Mopar bars bought at our local dealer to be junk. The problem was they wouldn't take a set and return to a consistent ride height. We then bought Firm Feel bars and that problem was solved. They returned to the ride height very consistently.( quality materials used at Firm Feel!)  :2thumbs: Just thought I'd share this bit of acquired info , not that you might not notice this issue on a street cruiser , but if you plan on any " spirited driving" such as autocross ect I think then you would notice, that combined with the woefully inadequate spring rates offered from the factory then without a doubt I'd go with Firm Feel torsion bars! :grinyes:
I have no experience with the Mopar leaf springs but I've heard/read the same complaints that they sag over a short period of time.  Buy quality even if it costs more, it pays in the long run! ;) 
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