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 Newbie Torsion Bar Question
#357410
12/03/03 07:20 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 14
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Need a Spot
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Hey all,
While under the truck to adjust my rear brakes last night, I went ahead and cranked the torsion bars a bit. I didn't go nuts with it, just enough to gain ~3/4". Now I only have about 3/8" between my upper bumpstops and the arm. It felt fine out on the highway, but my question is, is that enough space or do I need to trim the stops? I'm wondering mainly about safety on the road. I don't do any hard wheeling; the rig just takes me through the snow and occasional jeep road to where I ski and climb (hence the need for clearance).
Thanks!
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 Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: walkingman]
#357411
12/03/03 08:49 PM
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Anonymous
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After cranking my T-bars about 1.5 inches, my truck would continue to bounce after an intitial bounce, especially at higher speeds. I trimmed the upper front bumbstops down to about one-half their original height/thickness. Doing so eliminated the re-bounce. The job only took just over an hour; not a big deal.
Do a test drive on a uneven country road where you would reach near-freeway speeds. If you notice any re-bounce, I would suggest trimming.
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
#357412
12/03/03 10:19 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 14
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Need a Spot
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Thanks! Just what I needed to know. BTW, what's the preferred method of trimming those puppies? Grind? Saw? Sorry if this is a tired old subject; I don't seem to be too proficient with the search engine yet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: walkingman]
#357413
12/04/03 12:13 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 715
Rock Warrior
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iirc, I took 'em off and threw them in a vice, then used a hacksaw. It was pretty easy.
Sean - Orange County, CA MAIL: seanwilliams78@gmail.com1995 Montero SR - For exploring and getting away! 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo - 402hp and counting! 1966 VW Bug 2275cc - For stoplight drags!
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: walkingman]
#357414
12/04/03 12:40 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 113
Wheeler
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I replaced mine with Energy Suspension bump stops new for $12 from Auto Zone. They are stepped like the old DEVO hats; you trim them as little or lot as you want.
70 FJ40 under construction
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: Little_Dog]
#357415
12/04/03 01:41 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
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Some people don't know who DEVO is, I'm ashamed I do. Thanks for bringing back memories of driving around in my brother 76 yellow Gremlin thanking were cool. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Les
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#357416
12/04/03 03:03 AM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 731
Rock Warrior
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Crack that whip! ![[Linked Image]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000009U5.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg)
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: FranklinP]
#357417
12/04/03 03:09 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,145
Body Damage is Cool
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im 17 I know who they are. I hate 80's. Im also a music person so I know a decent amount. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Newbie Torsion Bar Question
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#357418
12/04/03 04:12 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,690
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driving around in my brother 76 yellow Gremlin thanking were cool. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> my dad had one in perfect condition like 10 years ago.. what a sweet car.. I still remember the day the day the parking brake broke and it rolled down our driveway into our pond, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> what a great way to catch fish..
1999 Mitsu Montero - Crappy Weather
1992 Isuzu Pickup - Zombie Apocalypse
2008 Saturn Sky Redline - Nice Weather
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