Theres are 2 shocks on front 68-70 Chargers but what holds the weight?

[RXTREME]

Would the torsion bars really be whats holding most of the engine weight? Because as far as i know shock absorbers do not hold weight i believe. (Im still learning some things)

 

[Cranky]

Springs!! Torsion bar springs. Shocks only dampen what the springs do.

 

[R413]

Yes the springs hold up the weight.
Torsion bars
Coil springs
Leaf springs

are all springs.

 

[dvw]

Shocks dampen the bounce. Think of a rubber ball you throw on the ground. It continues to bounce lower and lower until it stops and rolls. A shock will stop
that bounce at 1 or 2 bounces. The torsion bar, leaf spring or coil spring are what holds the car up.
Doug

 

[ckessel]

Shock Absorber. Two key words. Nothing about carrying the load. Load carrying is up to the Torsion Bars and Springs.

 

[dadsbee]

Asked and answered. ...

Great to see a young lad here learning!