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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: FrankR] #1005771 09/24/10 01:07 AM
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That sounds backwards.


Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: hazy_daze] #1005772 09/24/10 10:11 AM
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im in for a set of Gen 1's

Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: hazy_daze] #1005773 09/24/10 11:42 AM
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Inline engines are often heavier than similar displacement V engines. I wouldn't think there would be a lot of difference between the weight of the 2.6L and 3.0L, but the engine weight may be carried a little further foward in the 2.6L. However, the specs show the curb weight of the 2.6L to be lighter overall than the 3.0L.

The FSM agrees with Dave in that the bar diameter is more for the 2.6L, but it gives the spring specs in different measurements:

2.6L = Spring constant (wheel position when body set) - 123 lbs/in

3.0L = Torsion spring constant - 25.03 ft.lbs/degree

Frank


'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: FrankR] #1005774 09/24/10 07:15 PM
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So, how would one convert those different measurements to something that could be compared side-by-side?


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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: hazy_daze] #1005775 09/24/10 07:54 PM
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FrankR Offline
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Damfino - maybe Kevin has an engineering book that can provide some insight in the relationship of those 2 disparate measurements.

Frank


'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: FrankR] #1005776 09/24/10 10:36 PM
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So what did the hd 2.6l come in? Was it part of the fofrad package?


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87 swb montero offroad pkg goin g54bt with sr locker 33x12.5 dual bouncy.
Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: airbats801] #1005777 09/25/10 12:16 AM
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Was it part of the fofrad package?


I'm not familiar with the fofrad package. Was that something ya'll PNW fellers only got? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: hazy_daze] #1005778 09/25/10 03:49 AM
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airbats801 Offline
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I believe its jsut hadlight squirters bounc seat, and center gauges? Just realized that lol. Very special package for only the drunk people in the northwest.

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8 Starion SHP, 87 mitsubishi van, , 81 galant g54bt, 78 lancer g54bt, 1965 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe
87 swb montero offroad pkg goin g54bt with sr locker 33x12.5 dual bouncy.
Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: RaideroftheLostArk] #1005779 09/25/10 06:36 PM
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I just looked on datapro and they list the same part number for the 2.6 and the 3.0 LWB. You can't trust part numbers you get on AllDataPro.
I'm guessing the 3.0 # I listed above is for my SWB 3.0.
The part numbers on my sheets list the anchor at adjuster and anchor at lower A -arm as the same part number for V6 and 4 cly, so yes the 2.6 bars should work for the 3.0.
Now if we could just find a deal on some SWB T-bars.


dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
Re: Anyone interested in Sway-away torsion bars? [Re: KrzyDav] #1005780 10/08/10 06:22 AM
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montypower Offline
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Any updates? Are they still available?


1995 Montero SR - 2" Body Lift, 35" BFG KM2, 2.5" Suspension Lift, Manual Hubs Searching
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