Hi old shocks in back new ones in front on my 70 Soort Sat. Want to lower the front like 4 inches. I have not adjusted the torsion bars before. What kind of travel can I get out of the adjustment on stock bars?
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I think Jim is correct & that front end looks so high it looks like you don't have an engine in the car (seriously). To answer your question, you can turn those torsion bars so far down that the k-member/frame will be 4" off the ground, so you have PLENTY of travel up/down in your car (a big advantage of torsion bars).Hi old shocks in back new ones in front on my 70 Soort Sat. Want to lower the front like 4 inches. I have not adjusted the torsion bars before. What kind of travel can I get out of the adjustment on stock bars?
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Where and when is it?Are you going to make it to the HEMI show?
I have the factory manual on my PC. I was just wondering about the amount of travel. Looks like I cann get what I need and maybe a bit more. Thanks.Ron go to MyMopar.com and get the service manual. Set them per the manual and see if that is acceptable. That looks way too high for the stock ride.
I think your eyes are starting to play tricks on you....that car's sitting high....BUT doesn't matter since he just wants to lower it some.After looking at some photos maybe it does look about stock.....View attachment 717298
Lol it does look like there is no motor in the car lol. Glad you like her she is starting to cost me more money so I better like her as well lol.I think Jim is correct & that front end looks so high it looks like you don't have an engine in the car (seriously). To answer your question, you can turn those torsion bars so far down that the k-member/frame will be 4" off the ground, so you have PLENTY of travel up/down in your car (a big advantage of torsion bars).
p.s. I dig your car....very nice
I do think that staying within the stock specifications per the factory service manual is a good idea. I "think" I've seen 1" drop spindles for Mopars somewhere (say, if you're building a low-rider or track car)….but I think in your case, just turn the torsion bars down per factory instructions and get a new front end alignment...done.
Yeah.....having a super-cool, bad-*** Mopar ain't cheap (but well worth it)Lol it does look like there is no motor in the car lol. Glad you like her she is starting to cost me more money so I better like her as well lol.
I have the factory manual on my PC. I was just wondering about the amount of travel. Looks like I cann get what I need and maybe a bit more. Thanks.
Straight up trade?I'll take her off your hands if your tired of her..... ;)
Darn, the chances are extremely low. Have all my kids and grand kids coming in then. Wel have to meet up another time here or in Tucsan before it gets hot!
Straight up trade?
Thanks Bearman! Yeah as much as I would love to go it would be tough to break free from family stuff that weekend. I am sure we can meet up another time all the AZ gang are a great bunch!moparfreind, sorry to hear you won't make the car show was hoping to meet up and talk shop with you and the rest of the fbbo members from az. last year got to meet a few of the guys and seen some great rides. but i get family first most important. also if you ever need some help let me know be glad to give you a hand.
Wore out suspension parts or sloppy gearbox?Adjusted the torsion bars to get the front end down. Much better handling but my steering is sloppy ****!
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