Tie Rod Clearance on Torsion Bar

[mrmolding]

Getting car back together and I was adjusting ride height on my 70 RR. Looks like my tie rod grease fittings just barely clear the torsion bar. I did upgrade to hemi torsion bars and I’m wondering if pitman arm is not tall enough. I upgraded to power steering but with Oem Lares rebuild box. The rest are moog and the arm is a Delphi arm that came with PS box.
Does tightening torsion bar increase this distance or not?

 

[gkent]

The torsion bar is between two fixed points. Tightening it will do nothing for your clearance issues -

 

[mrmolding]

The torsion bar is between two fixed points. Tightening it will do nothing for your clearance issues -

Thanks! So is this an acceptable distance?

 

[mrmolding]

I’m seeing a lot of similar issues going through threads. Wonder if it makes sense for me to try a taller 73-74 idler/pitman arm. Hmm…

 

[pnora]

I’m seeing a lot of similar issues going through threads. Wonder if it makes sense for me to try a taller 73-74 idler/pitman arm. Hmm…

You do not have a problem. Lots of these cars never had fittings when new they had plugs. They clear without rubbing so move on and fix something that is wrong.

 

[mrmolding]

You do not have a problem. Lots of these cars never had fittings when new they had plugs. They clear without rubbing so move on and fix something that is wrong.

Thanks! I got seats in a few minutes ago. I appreciate the help and with my electric issues as well! I think I’m ready for a test drive! Thanks again!