So it sounds like the torsion bars were not switched prior to the last
installation, right?
I have heard that one bar can be replaced. I may be wrong (again), but I
thought the only thing that would make them require replacing would be a crack
or some other evidence of a break. Otherwise, aren't they "bullet-proof"?
Paul
In a message dated 3/2/2004 10:17:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bobsmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hi All.
> Tonight I pulled the isolator bar out of the Imperial.
> I then tried to turn the bars a little to mate them to the adjusting bolts
>but they would not move do I need to loosen the nuts that hold the lower a
>arms on the cross member.
> I also checked the numbers on the bars.
> On the right one it has stamped on it 317.
> On the left one it has a L and 217 on it.
> I have one nos bar for the right side it is stamped 522 R
> can I use 1new bar and 1 old bar on this car.
> Thanks for any help you can give.
> I thank all that replied so far.
> This list has been a great source for info and parts.
> Bob
> 68 Imperial
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