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John Baker torsion bars
#773863
12/20/06 04:38 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 23
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Any body know were to find john baker torsion bars and how much lift over stock will these give me. are they stiffer
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Re: John Baker torsion bars
[Re: camoraider87]
#773864
12/20/06 07:20 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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IIRC, I heard they are nothing more than Sway Away torsion bars.
Australia is the other place that makes torsion bars. They are available from companies like ARB and Iron Man Suspensions. Not sure if the Aussie ones are made by the same Aussie company and just sold by 2 vendors or if they are actually made by 2 manufacturers.
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Re: John Baker torsion bars
[Re: off-roader]
#773865
12/20/06 09:46 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 6,896
Trail Leader
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Your stock torsion bars will lift you all the way to the bump stops if you want. The aftermarket ones have a different spring rate and are more heavy duty.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: John Baker torsion bars
[Re: camoraider87]
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12/20/06 10:23 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 43
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Do you want a higher ride or a harder ride? If you're off-roading, you don't really want the hardest ride, as it will reduce articulation and result in your wheels losing contact. Try trimming your bump stops on your upper arm and then rotate the adjusting lever on the rear of the torsion bar by 2 splines. This will give you more height but without the harsh ride. If your torsion bars are worn and saggy to begin with, see if you can pick up a later set of std ones from someone who has fitted h/duty ones (you should be able to get them at a good price!). Just beware that there are a couple of different length torsion bars.
Have fun!
'94 LWB 2800, 91 SWB glass-top 2500, 92 SWB soft-top 2500
(You can NEVER have too many Mitsi's!!)
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Re: John Baker torsion bars
[Re: Chris_Rob]
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12/20/06 11:06 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 23
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want a higher ride not harder want more flex then stock
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Re: John Baker torsion bars
[Re: camoraider87]
#773868
12/20/06 11:10 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
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Go for a body lift and only crank the T-bars a little. Be aware you will have to find someone that can do alignment. The monkeys at the local shop will be confused.
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Re: John Baker torsion bars
[Re: LRJ4x4]
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12/20/06 11:54 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 3,876
Roll Me Over
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The monkeys at the local shop will be confused.
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Hes got that nailed down. They instantly hear lifted 4x4 and go to red alert. when realy it gets adjusted like any normal rear wheel drive car. Oh way ot sorry but this my 2500th post. I am now a "Roll Me Over" Guy.
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