Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

demian5 · 05-31-2019, 04:15 PM

Help - I need pictures of a set of stock torsion bars that are out of the vehicle, laying on the ground side by side. I believe mine are twisted and want to confirm that they should be the same side to side and not twisted in a left/right orientation like i'm dealing with.

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can see how low the adjusters are in this picture, and thats with 2 1/2" drop spindles.

demian5 · 06-03-2019, 11:59 AM

I cant believe nobody has a set of good ones laying around they could take pictures of...

doug_p · 06-03-2019, 12:09 PM

I have torsion bars as well, but they are installed. I do not have dropped spindles, and my key bolts appear to sit quite a bit lower than those in your photo. I do have the front suspension "sagged" so to speak, so that is why mine sit so low. Mine are easily the closest item to the ground under my truck.
DP

demian5 · 06-03-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_p

I have torsion bars as well, but they are installed. I do not have dropped spindles, and my key bolts appear to sit quite a bit lower than those in your photo. I do have the front suspension "sagged" so to speak, so that is why mine sit so low. Mine are easily the closest item to the ground under my truck.
DP

Yes thata why i think mine are twisted. The shouldn't sit this low with the drop spindles.

When I put mine on the ground side by side they are twisted in a left and right fashion. I wouldn't think they would be a left and right torsion bar.

I need pictures of some good ones just laying on the ground...

LVPhotos · 06-03-2019, 03:51 PM

Page 8 on my build

demian5 · 06-03-2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Page 8 on my build

Yes I saw there. they look twisted too. Both ends don't lay flat.

Thanks man!

**slepysal** · 06-03-2019, 08:43 PM

Don't know if this will help. I had my bars cranked down before I did my drop spindle swap I had to re adjust them post # 4
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=1960+disc

Soyuz008 · 06-03-2019, 08:54 PM

I looked at my 62 C20 hardware. There is a LH and RH torsion bar. Mine has "878" and an arrow pointing CW cast into the RH side (end near the key). The LH side has "877" and a CCW arrow cast into it. By eyeball measurement, it looks like the "flats" on each end of the bar are aligned.

demian5 · 06-04-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Soyuz008

I looked at my 62 C20 hardware. There is a LH and RH torsion bar. Mine has "878" and an arrow pointing CW cast into the RH side (end near the key). The LH side has "877" and a CCW arrow cast into it. By eyeball measurement, it looks like the "flats" on each end of the bar are aligned.

Wow this is great info. My issue is my flats are not aligned at all and I need to find a set that is...

**The Rocknrod** · 06-04-2019, 03:53 PM

I'd either talk with Aspen parts in AZ or place a WTB add in the parts for sale section. I don't think they're available new.

demian5 · 06-04-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I don't think they're available new.

It appears with all the people telling me I should have swapped out for a coil spring cross member, there would be plenty laying around...

Ill check out your source.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-05-2019, 01:49 PM

Check out today's thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...91#post8537391

Soyuz008 · 06-05-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

It appears with all the people telling me I should have swapped out for a coil spring cross member, there would be plenty laying around...

Ill check out your source.

I am not using the torsion bars i have and could sell them, but they are 3/4 ton.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-05-2019, 04:01 PM

This will get shut down if it turns into a WTB thread - Just sayin.

demian5 · 06-05-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

This will get shut down if it turns into a WTB thread - Just sayin.

I need to know if mine are messed up before that happens, that's the who point of this thread, to confirm mine are good or bad.

**slepysal** · 06-05-2019, 11:29 PM

Maybe a stupid question.... is your main concern with how low the adjuster bolts hang, or are you having a ride issue?

demian5 · 06-06-2019, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Maybe a stupid question.... is your main concern with how low the adjuster bolts hang, or are you having a ride issue?

Its a very long story that put me where I am, asking for pictures, but its a driveway angle issue. It rides good, the 22" hit the flange at the top of the wheel well over dips and good bumps.

When I got the truck, the shocks were fully compressed and it rode like crap.

I went through the front end new shaft ball joints, steering, added PS, drop spindles, disks. went to take off jack stands (didn't put shocks back in) truck laid out the cross member on the driveway. Tires crammed against the top of the wheel wells (I guess the shocks were the bump stops...).

Tried rotating torsion but couldn't get ball joint back on - I was screwed. No way to change ride height. So I pulled both bars. They were twisted about a half a turn on each side in a left and right fashion. I swapped them side to side and this is where I am. From your pictures and judging by the center of the dust cap, Im riding higher that you were when you put the spindles on (before adjusting), but my adjusters are lower.

My thoughts are, since every other part and system on this truck was hacked and half assed by the PO, it wouldn't surprise me if the dude use a torch and heated up the torsions to lower it. I just got lucky that i could swap side to side and get it driveable.

I just need pictures of the ends of a good set laying side by side and that will answer my questions.

demian5 · 06-06-2019, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soyuz008

I am not using the torsion bars i have and could sell them, but they are 3/4 ton.

I wonder if they are actually different between half and 3/4??

**slepysal** · 06-06-2019, 08:26 PM

Old post .... but maybe the pics will help
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=TORSION

**slepysal** · 06-06-2019, 08:27 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1256825427

demian5 · 06-07-2019, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

Old post .... but maybe the pics will help
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=TORSION

Thanks, but I need picture of just the bars, sitting on a flat surface side by side, then close ups of the ends side by side.

demian5 · 06-07-2019, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Page 8 on my build

Yeah Id love to try those bars and see if they make a difference.

**slepysal** · 06-07-2019, 12:28 PM

For what its worth.....the shop manual states right and left are different

LVPhotos · 06-08-2019, 01:00 PM

Bars long gone, Al at Tuckers in LV has/had. You might give them a call. Tom might have some stashed.
https://www.tuckersparts.com/

05-31-2019, 04:15 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Help - I need pictures of a set of stock torsion bars that are out of the vehicle, laying on the ground side by side. I believe mine are twisted and want to confirm that they should be the same side to side and not twisted in a left/right orientation like i'm dealing with. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can see how low the adjusters are in this picture, and thats with 2 1/2" drop spindles. Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-03-2019, 11:59 AM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! I cant believe nobody has a set of good ones laying around they could take pictures of... __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-03-2019, 12:09 PM	#3
doug_p Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 95	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! I have torsion bars as well, but they are installed. I do not have dropped spindles, and my key bolts appear to sit quite a bit lower than those in your photo. I do have the front suspension "sagged" so to speak, so that is why mine sit so low. Mine are easily the closest item to the ground under my truck. DP

06-03-2019, 03:51 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Page 8 on my build Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

06-03-2019, 08:43 PM	#7
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Don't know if this will help. I had my bars cranked down before I did my drop spindle swap I had to re adjust them post # 4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=1960+disc __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-03-2019, 08:54 PM	#8
Soyuz008 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 20	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! I looked at my 62 C20 hardware. There is a LH and RH torsion bar. Mine has "878" and an arrow pointing CW cast into the RH side (end near the key). The LH side has "877" and a CCW arrow cast into it. By eyeball measurement, it looks like the "flats" on each end of the bar are aligned.

06-04-2019, 03:53 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! I'd either talk with Aspen parts in AZ or place a WTB add in the parts for sale section. I don't think they're available new. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-05-2019, 01:49 PM	#12
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Check out today's thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...91#post8537391 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-05-2019, 04:01 PM	#14
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! This will get shut down if it turns into a WTB thread - Just sayin. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-05-2019, 11:29 PM	#16
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Maybe a stupid question.... is your main concern with how low the adjuster bolts hang, or are you having a ride issue? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-06-2019, 08:26 PM	#19
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Old post .... but maybe the pics will help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=TORSION __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-06-2019, 08:27 PM	#20
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1256825427 __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-07-2019, 12:28 PM	#23
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! For what its worth.....the shop manual states right and left are different __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-08-2019, 01:00 PM	#24
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Help - Pictures of torsion bars???? Please!!!! Bars long gone, Al at Tuckers in LV has/had. You might give them a call. Tom might have some stashed. https://www.tuckersparts.com/ __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

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