Removing torsion bars permanently.

[hybrid229]

Was wondering if this is possible with the shockwave air ride suspension.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Yes. The airbag takes the place of the spring.

 

[mopar505]

was told air bags make these heavy cars handle like crap??? worst than the t-bars . i do like the dropped look though.

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

I'm assuming they mount using the stock shock towers locations, wouldn't those need to be reinforced to handle the added stress?

 

[Hemi Rebel]

I'm assuming they mount using the stock shock towers locations, wouldn't those need to be reinforced to handle the added stress?

Oh yeah. I would reinforce the mounting location of the bags. Tie the frame together. Basically make it as strong as I could.

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

From what I remember seeing when people reinforce the shock towers, they do downbars coming forward off the firewall, to the top of the shock tower, then down to the top of the frame rail. But I wouldn't just rely on the firewall, if doing something like that I would probably tie the firewall end of the bar down into the frame rail as well. I'm no expert but that's where I would start :shruggy:

 

[MarPar]

what kind of car is it anyways???

 

[tallhair]

there's a kit out there for the reinforcements .. same guys that make the form fitting sub-frame connectors and I can't recall the name right now

US CARTOOL http://store.uscartool.com/B-Body-66-70-inner-fender-brace-kit.html

another company makes tubular ones which and there's lower rad support brackets too from more than one source.

 

[wedge69]

i'm assuming they mount using the stock shock towers locations, wouldn't those need to be reinforced to handle the added stress?

yes x2

 

[hybrid229]

1965 belvedere 4 dr