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08-04-2014, 04:07 PM
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Challenger Stocker front suspension advice
Building a 1970 challenger and working on front suspension, and would appreciate some advice. First the old direct connection books recommend an .840" dia torsion bar, which as far as I can tell isn' t made anymore, or if it is, it's pricy. I'm considering turning down my originals to that diameter. I can't think why that wouldn't work. Thoughts ? Question 2, strut rod bushings. I've read the previous posts on it, and I didn't see a consensus on bushing/bearing. I'm looking for a good working suspension, not the most expensive solution. I do all my own work and can fab most anything. Thanks in advance.
Brian
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08-04-2014, 06:26 PM
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Re: Challenger Stocker front suspension advice
Contact Firm Feel
http://www.firmfeel.com/b_body_mopar_torsion_bars.html They make an .820 drag racing torsion bar. If they are a little pricy then look for a 6 cylinder bar for an e-body. I don't think it would be a good idea to turn down a torsion bar. You would ruin the integrity of the properties of the bar itself and it would probably snap under load like coming down from a wheel stand. Just my two cents.
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08-04-2014, 06:47 PM
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Re: Challenger Stocker front suspension advice
B and E body, same torsion bar...B-body might be easier to find with a slant 6
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08-04-2014, 07:57 PM
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Re: Challenger Stocker front suspension advice
Larry Hill posts on here all the time. He has a 70 Cuda that works pretty well. Send him a pm, he might be able to help.
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08-04-2014, 08:17 PM
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Re: Challenger Stocker front suspension advice
Thanks all for the tips, I'll PM Larry. Any other ideas, please post or send a PM. thanks
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08-04-2014, 10:55 PM
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Re: Challenger Stocker front suspension advice
What combination do you plan to run. Weight will determine how much stored energy you will need to transfer the weight to the rear tires.
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