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Posted by: 86motoman Jul 13 2004, 07:18 PM

I need help understanding how the suspensions on these 914's work.

Does anybody know of any how do 914 suspensions work on the web?

I am working on the wrecked 914...I have discovered the splined shaft inside the torsion bar (is that right?), has broken or came loose? This should affect my ride height right? That corner is dropped to the ground.

Anyone...any info.

Posted by: RAR Jul 13 2004, 07:54 PM

The splined shaft is the torsion bar. In effect it is a straight spring that works by twisting. The splines have to be attached at both ends of the A arms. It sounds like the bar may indeed be broken--it does happen. They should be replaced in pairs, not just one side.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 13 2004, 08:10 PM

you broke the t-bar. Let me know if you need a pair. I just sawzalled a 74.

Posted by: 86motoman Jul 13 2004, 09:47 PM

I will take it all apart on Thurs. But it is looking like I need a new torsion bar, a-arm and tie rod. That's what I know of at the moment anyway.

I am going to college and trying to get my 914 back on the road for transportation...

Posted by: RAR Jul 13 2004, 10:04 PM

Bent A arm and tie rod too, huh?

Posted by: 86motoman Jul 14 2004, 07:53 AM

Yah....it hit hard....I am hoping to get everything on straight.

Posted by: groot Jul 14 2004, 08:12 AM

I have A-arms that I don't need anymore....