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  1. Bob Nossal

    Old Torsion Bar Installation Question

    dadsbee...It seems that when I rotate the adjusting arm or the control arm that the socket is not rotating. I'll get into again after work today. You pic reflects my situation perfectly.
  2. Bob Nossal

    Old Torsion Bar Installation Question

    Thank you #41...shocks are out.
  3. Bob Nossal

    Old Torsion Bar Installation Question

    Have you ever had to adjust for slight misalignment?
  4. Bob Nossal

    Old Torsion Bar Installation Question

    Torsion bars are marked on each end as L or R so no question about which side. I do have a question about orientation. Is there a front to back? I’ve read different opinions. Also I’ve prepared to install them following all the norms. Removed the bump stops. Backed out the adjusting bolts...
  5. Bob Nossal

    Steering wheel center.

    I agree, I would complain to the alignment shop but find someone else to do it.
  6. Bob Nossal

    Steering wheel center.

    Steering wheel center is almost always caused by the tie rod adjusting sleeves when all else is behaving perfectly. I hope your problem is that simple.
  7. Bob Nossal

    Steering wheel center.

    If a factory stock wheel, it will install in one position. See the doublewide spline on the wheel from my 1972 Charger.
  8. Bob Nossal

    Steering wheel center.

    The problem is called clear vision (steering wheel on center) and the alignment tech should have centered the steering wheel when setting up the car for alignment. Hope they resolve the issue without fuss.
  9. Bob Nossal

    Rear sway bar links

    Any luck finding links?
  10. Bob Nossal

    Measuring for shocks

    Jounce stops are the same as bump stops. The bump stop might be on the shock absorber piston rod. Regardless, the shock will control travel of the suspension when hanging and it may also control travel of the suspension when collapsed. It is important to make you have correct shock travel so...
  11. Bob Nossal

    Measuring for shocks

    Hello. Measuring collapsed or jounce length is just as important as the extended length. You have the right idea. I would collapse the suspension and measure between the mounting points then do the same when the suspension is hanging or extended. One more point, where will the suspension...
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