Torsion Bar Adjustment Bolts Question (69 Charger)

[Don Frelier]

Yes I did. And he said it^^^. The suspension must be at full drop with the bumper removed, although you may be able to get it, but it's easier to unbolt the bumper.

I have a particular set of skills

 

[WileE]

I have a particular set of skills

I assume you utilized your hulk-like muscles to attain your objective ?

 

[Tyron68]

I’m gonna go out to shop here in a few and will check and follow up.

I took the below pic with the car on a jack but when the car has the weight on it the piece that the adjustment nut pushes on hits the groove above it. That can’t be good.

 

[oldbee]

I think your torsion bar is going south. Many years ago I replaced the LCA’s because bent. I had SS springs on the rear(still do) and no problem setting front height.

 

[khryslerkid]

I took the below pic with the car on a jack but when the car has the weight on it the piece that the adjustment nut pushes on hits the groove above it. That can’t be good.

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You're saying the red line hits where I drew the arrow?

 

[Tyron68]

You're saying the red line hits where I drew the arrow?

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Correct and you’ll notice you don’t see the screw head at all below the control because it’s screwed in so much.

 

[AR67GTX]

Left is generally the drivers side.
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Dammit - too little coffee strikes again. Yes, driver side is Left. Pass side is right. At least I got it right in the rest of the post. Will correct above.

 

[HEMIB]

Sounds like the bars are soft

 

[khryslerkid]

Correct and you’ll notice you don’t see the screw head at all below the control because it’s screwed in so much.

Take a good look and your lower control arm bushings. Worn out bushings can cause a lot of misalignment. See if they look like this one...

Also look at the condition of the cross member sockets.

 

[Tyron68]

Take a good look and your lower control arm bushings. Worn out bushings can cause a lot of misalignment. See if they look like this one...
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Also look at the condition of the cross member sockets.

Yep will definitely check it out tomorrow. Appreciate the info.

 

[Tyron68]

Sounds like the bars are soft

I have an extra set that I pulled off another charger. I need to verify the numbers on them though.

 

[matthon]

LCA bushing was not in the list of parts replaced, agreed it needs to be inspected and replaced.

Also, sounds like the LCA torsion bar socket is free wheelin' inside the LCA.

 

[HEMIB]

Had my 72 Roadrunner weighed last week 169 lbs heavier on the LF axle than the right Hemi 6.4 must be due to the brakes, steering, steering box etc being located on the LHS see weighbridge slip may explain the Left requiring more tension on the adjuster bolt . I fitted PST 1.03 but had to adjust bolts flush with the LCA to get any height Elko performance said he had 4 sets of PST 1.03 in a row the were soft cost him a lot of money PST kept telling him he must be fitting them wrong ,I have a set of Hotchkiss 1.10 coming today i will see how they compare.

 

[ckessel]

You need to remember, or know, torsion bars/springs/connecting rods/many other car parts etc don't last forever. They do lose the load/work capacity over time. Just like us humans. We are not as strong, last as long etc as we used to be when we were young and studly. Therefore, replace the items in question.

 

[HEMIB]

I have 3 cars with 1.03 Torsion bars all when set to correct height have around 3/4" bolt below the LCA with this 1 i fitted new 1.03 Bars from PST straight away i noticed the adjuster bolts were inside the flat of the LCA & the track of the front tyres were way out after a lot of messing around with rims of different offset & Machining i finally got it right . i knew something wasn't right so i bought some 1.10 Hotchkiss from Summit fitted them in now the bolts at ride height are about 3/4 to 1" below the bottom of The LCA the track is spot on with the original rims
When pushing down on the front of the car it has a nice soft bounce & rebound i am yet to drive to test .
The PST bars were obviously soft along with what has been reported by Elko performance a major Chrysler dealer repairer . Allowing the wheels to spread out when loaded . If Bergman & Sway away are having problems getting quality spring steel where is PST getting their **** from. They may have been OK 3 or so years ago but it seams to be going down the same path as the reported lifter issues

 

[Tyron68]

Had my 72 Roadrunner weighed last week 169 lbs heavier on the LF axle than the right Hemi 6.4 must be due to the brakes, steering, steering box etc being located on the LHS see weighbridge slip may explain the Left requiring more tension on the adjuster bolt . I fitted PST 1.03 but had to adjust bolts flush with the LCA to get any height Elko performance said he had 4 sets of PST 1.03 in a row the were soft cost him a lot of money PST kept telling him he must be fitting them wrong ,I have a set of Hotchkiss 1.10 coming today i will see how they compare.

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So with the adjuster bolt being flush with the lower control arm were you not hitting the frame with the upper part of the LCA asjuster (can’t remember name)?

 

[HEMIB]

So with the adjuster bolt being flush with the lower control arm were you not hitting the frame with the upper part of the LCA asjuster (can’t remember name)?

The car is still going through licencing so i havent driven on any bumpy road but yes it is quite possible they would have .

 

[Tyron68]

You need to remember, or know, torsion bars/springs/connecting rods/many other car parts etc don't last forever. They do lose the load/work capacity over time. Just like us humans. We are not as strong, last as long etc as we used to be when we were young and studly. Therefore, replace the items in question.

So for the LCA do most people buy a rebuild kit or something? Not seeming to find a whole lot of new LCA for sale so I’m assuming that is the route to go?

 

[Tyron68]

So unless I’m missing something I am not seeing new replacement LCA for sale so I’m assuming most buy a rebuild kit?

 

[dfrazz]

So unless I’m missing something I am not seeing new replacement LCA for sale so I’m assuming most buy a rebuild kit?

Yes, you can get a pair of LCA bushings from anywhere including your local auto parts store. This happened to my Charger last year and had to replace them, PITA job. I would recommend poly bushings as they last longer.