Weakened torsionbars?

[hunt2elk]

How harsh do these get?
I don't want a too stiff front end but do look foor that more solid cornering.

The last time i had adjusted the ride height up, as i had it quite a bit lower than as per book but after some time i've measured it again and it sat lower than before.
I did test drive after the last adjustment and measured again after that to confirm it stayed as adjusted, i know it will sag a little after a drive so i was prepared for it.
That time i just adjusted it and did not pay any attention, last week i had the wheels of for a good clean and was looking straight at those adjuster bolts and noticed they are far out and are getting near the end of the adjustment.
Thats why i suspected these torsion bars to be sagging, likely due to age.

All other stuff of the suspension already has been renewed, PST tubular upper control arms, all bushings, ball joints, steering linkage and new shocks.

I used to run .96" bars, but now have PST 1.03" bars on all 3 of my cars and really like them. I wouldn't classify them as to stiff by any means.

 

[Wietse]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

 

[Geff McCarthy]

i put 0.96 on my 63 SF. i would not want any stiffer ride, but yu may. look on this site for many used bars!