784 & 785 Torsion Bars in my 66 BB Belvedere II

[Redhorse719]

I wanted a larger torsion bar for my 318 Belvedere II since I was putting a stroked 400 in it. After some research I chose Mopar Performance # 5249158 which I understood had 780 & 781 bars at .920. Today I get my order # 5249158 from Summit but it has 784 & 785 T bars which are .960. I want a smooth ride without hitting the bump stops on every little bump, but I don't want a "cog wheel wagon" ride if you know what I mean. My question, is anyone using the .960 T bars and how do they ride? I know the answer might be somewhat subjective.

 

[sleepar]

There is not a great difference the .920 will be stiff.. The weight of a all iron big block should make it handle softer than a dead x wagon... sway bars make it stiffer... if you have those... the big bars are for cornering and the light ones are for getting the weight to the rear axle.

 

[67 coronet]

got the .960's in my 383 67 coronet.rides great.much smoother then i thought it would.

 

[Cranky]

I like smaller T-bars and bigger sway bars. Good ride with the smaller T-bars but it still handles well with the thicker sway bars....and even tho sway bars do stiffen the ride some, it's not that much.