It is possible to install a torsion bar on the wrong side of the car
since they are the same length and have the same size hex ends. If this
error is made, the bar will twist in the reverse direction as it is
"cranked down" and the car will rise. Soon thereafter, however, the bar
will fail.
Pete in PA
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 09:29:40 -0500
From: RandalPark@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: 68 torsion bar question
Are we assuming here that if the torsion bars are installed on opposite
sides of the car (is this possible?), that tightening them would put the
car closer to the ground?
This seems unlikely to me.
Paul
In a message dated 2/23/2004 8:58:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
peter.engel@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> In "Chrysler World" a RH side part always ends with an even number and
> a LH side part with an odd number. Further, the RH/LH determination
> is made according to the part location as viewed from the driver's
> seat.
>
> Torsion bars have the last 3 digits of the p/n embossed into the ends
> of the bars. Look for 891 or 934 or whatever. There may even be an
> "L" or "R" after the number - I think there is _ but I won't swear to
> it.
>
> It sounds like you are off "one hex" on your installation. I could
> describe the process for correcting this on a "regular" Chrysler but
> not on an Imperial.
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