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Offline MR291

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Torsion bar retaining clips
« on: October 13, 2008 - 06:48:49 PM »
It's been a while since I had the Cuda disassembled and I can not remember where the retaining clips go on the torsion bar.  I would have assumed at the very back, however I do not see a groove where it would sit in.  Silly question, but I can't figure this out.  It is used to keep the rubber boot on?

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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2008 - 06:50:56 PM »
I just went through the same thing while reassembling my car. Even though you can't see the groove there is one behind the torsion bar. I believe it's to keep the bar from sliding out the back of the crossmember even though I don't  believe that would happen...
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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2008 - 08:18:47 PM »
When I put mine back in I had to pound on the rear of the bars to get them to side forward enough to reveal the groove
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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2008 - 08:55:03 PM »
I had no problem getting mine in. I did take a straight edge screwdriver and carefully clean out the groove.


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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2008 - 11:44:29 PM »
dumb question on my part but here it goes... where do the seals go  :clueless:

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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2008 - 02:09:11 AM »
the seals go onto the T bars & sit on the front of the rear T bar socket

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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2008 - 09:14:05 AM »
dumb question on my part but here it goes... where do the seals go  :clueless:
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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2008 - 01:38:25 PM »
awesome thanks guys! mine were gone  so i wasn't sure..but thanks again!

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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2008 - 10:52:35 PM »
BTW you can get the retaining clips and T-bar seals from Mopar Performance. BUT the T-bar seals just jumped up to nearly $50 a pair  :swear:

BUT there is a trick to getting them cheaper. Call Troy at Westoaks MP 1-800-748-6118 x255 he has a trick.  :woo:
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Re: Torsion bar retaining clips
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2008 - 11:29:12 PM »
BTW you can get the retaining clips and T-bar seals from Mopar Performance. BUT the T-bar seals just jumped up to nearly $50 a pair  :swear:

BUT there is a trick to getting them cheaper. Call Troy at Westoaks MP 1-800-748-6118 x255 he has a trick.  :woo:

Mancinni still has the set at $21.00.....or if you just want seals Energy Suspension $15.00 but their a PITA to get on.

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