torsion bar turn down

Thedeputy · Mar 1, 2015

I'm in need of some tech advise.

My challenger is equipped with a pair of very heavy duty 1.20" thick torsion bars. Although it corners like a porsche, the spring rate is too heavy, even for my european standards.
Is it possible to turn the torsion bars down to, say 1,00" thick, without compromising the structural integrity?
Maybe someone has done it before or can advise me on dealing with spring type metal.

Thanks for the help,

Antoon

Hemi Rebel · Mar 1, 2015

What? You mean machine the bar? No way. I would not recommend that at all.

Thedeputy · Mar 1, 2015

Yes that's what I mean.

Cranky · Mar 1, 2015

No, don't do that......it's spring steel. It's probably not straight enough to throw it in a lathe anyways.

MoparMitch · Mar 1, 2015

No Never !! Buy smaller bars !!

hunt2elk · Mar 1, 2015

They aren't that expensive. Jegs is selling sets of .92" or .96" Mopar Performance bars for $227. with free shipping.

Lowhound · Mar 1, 2015

Im sure you could work up a trade with a member on here that's building a pro touring car.

Thedeputy · Mar 4, 2015

Ok thanks. I will get a pair of new ones instead.
What thickness should I choose for a firm ride?

Thanks,

Antoon

GearAddict · Mar 5, 2015

I'm not sure if they would be too stiff in a challenger (assume curb weight is less than a B body), but I have .96" in mine which are a good compromise, but if you want firm, I'd go 1"

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