Can a torsion bar be replaced aftermarket?
Torsion bars can break, requiring replacement. Sometimes an aftermarket, stiffer torsion bar is desired. Whatever the case, replacing torsion bars is easier than replacing other types of springs.
Where is the adjuster on a torsion bar?
Follow the torsion bar back to where it enters the cross-member. In a notch in the cross-member you will see the adjusting bolt and adjuster. Paint both adjusting bolts with some white-out.
How do you change the torsion bar on a Nissan?
Start by lifting the truck and placing it on a set of suitable jack stands and remove the front tires. I marked the original positions of the torsion bar adjusting bolts for reference, a white paint pen works well for this. Once they are marked it’s time to loosen and remove the adjuster lock nuts. PB blaster is your friend here.
How do you remove snap rings from torsion bars?
Once the tension is removed from the bars (mark on the frame the angle of the anchors for future reference) slide back the rubber boots on the bars themselves to expose the snap ring retainers. I used two flat-head screw drivers to tap them out of the grooves.
When did Dodge stop making torsion bar suspension?
A reengineered torsion bar suspension, introduced with the 1976 Dodge Aspen, introduced transverse-mounted torsion bars (possibly based on the Volkswagen Type 3 passenger car) until production ended in 1989 (with Chrysler’s M platform).
When did Packard start using torsion bar suspension?
The Packard used torsion bars at both front and rear, and interconnected the front and rear systems to improve ride quality. Morris Minor and Oxford from the late 1940s onwards used a front torsion bar system very similar to the Citroen, as did the Riley RM models.
When did Farina start using torsion bar suspension?
The Oxford/Six platform was developed through several revised series which used Issigonis’ torsion bar system until 1959 when the new Farina Oxford was introduced using front suspension with coil springs, lower wishbones and lever arm dampers.
When did Morris Minor start using front torsion bar?
Morris Minor and Oxford from the late 1940s onwards used a front torsion bar system very similar to the Citroen, as did the Riley RM models.