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 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
#1043499
03/07/12 08:03 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 42
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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So I'm looking at putting in the Old Man Emu rear leaf kit for my 87 SWB and I see that new torsion bars are an option. With the OME leafs I plan on lifting the front with the torsion bars to equalize. I read the string on torsion bars (a very long one) and came away with the understanding that torsion bars are a straight spring. Springs wear out. What is the forums opinion on replacing the torsion bars?
1987 SWB Montero, 4D55 TD conversion, Starion turbo, 5-speed, dual bouncy.
1985 MB 300D. Love Craft wvo conversion.
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: johnnymarvello]
#1043500
03/07/12 08:06 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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I'd be all over it except for the $300+ price. It makes total sense that they will have lost tension and new ones will hold up better. BTW, I have the OME 2" rear springs, love them!
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: Mudraider]
#1043501
03/07/12 10:57 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 42
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Good to know they are loved. I just looked up stock replacements, and they run $270 for a pair without shipping (I only looked at one site). The OME are $225 for the pair, sans shipping. I wonder what the difference in performance is? Do the torsion bar ever break? I would imagine the mounting hardware would ware out before the bar itself, but I'm not an expert.
1987 SWB Montero, 4D55 TD conversion, Starion turbo, 5-speed, dual bouncy.
1985 MB 300D. Love Craft wvo conversion.
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: johnnymarvello]
#1043502
03/08/12 12:23 AM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
Trail Leader
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Springs can take a set over time, but the spring rate will be the same.
With a torsion bar, if you can adjust it to the ride height you want it will have the same spring rate as when it was new.
Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: Mudraider]
#1043503
03/14/12 05:57 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 42
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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1987 SWB Montero, 4D55 TD conversion, Starion turbo, 5-speed, dual bouncy.
1985 MB 300D. Love Craft wvo conversion.
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: johnnymarvello]
#1043504
01/04/15 08:26 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 775
Rock Warrior
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Found this old thread, What is a good replacement rear spring other than oem? I want to get a few inches in height as well. Anyone have the stock leaf dimensions?
2003 limited 20 year anniversary
96 SR
87 Montero SWB=Turbo diesel 4BT
T19 4sd with 205 transfer case
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: 87monty]
#1043505
01/04/15 09:43 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,435
Body Damage is Cool
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I think Old Man Emu leafs are still available. Part number OMECS022R and bushings OMESB8
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- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: plh]
#1043506
01/04/15 10:20 PM
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 126
Wheeler
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Sweet! I was just looking for these earlier to add to my wish list. Any idea about where to get new bars? What suggestions for shocks?
1987 Dodge Raider, 2.6L, manuel, bone stock with a whole lot of new and refurbished parts. Brought back from the dead after 12yrs.
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: AZRaider]
#1043507
01/04/15 10:30 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 775
Rock Warrior
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Thanks
how do these ride?
2003 limited 20 year anniversary
96 SR
87 Montero SWB=Turbo diesel 4BT
T19 4sd with 205 transfer case
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Re: 87 SWB OME rear leaf spring with torsion bars?
[Re: 87monty]
#1043508
01/05/15 12:41 AM
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 126
Wheeler
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Did a Google search for the leaf spring part number and it came up with a bunch of Russian (or something) websites...
1987 Dodge Raider, 2.6L, manuel, bone stock with a whole lot of new and refurbished parts. Brought back from the dead after 12yrs.
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