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Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker Aug 16 2016, 06:19 AM

Has anyone ever experienced a torsion bar failure? At speed? If so, please, how did the car react and how severe was it? Also, if you have broken a bar - was it stock or aftermarket? I couldn't find an applicable thread...thanks.

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Posted by: Perry Kiehl Clone Aug 16 2016, 06:23 AM

You'll hear a big bang or cracking sound, that side of the car will droop really bad, and handling will be dangerous.

Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker Aug 16 2016, 06:29 AM

Perry - Thx. So when this occurred to you did it cause any other damage? Was it a stock bar?

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QUOTE(Perry Kiehl Clone @ Aug 16 2016, 08:23 AM)

You'll hear a big bang or cracking sound, that side of the car will droop really bad, and handling will be dangerous.

Posted by: barefoot Aug 16 2016, 08:16 AM

Had one break many yrs ago, can't remember if while it sat, or driving.
When the rear rubber bushing sags, the bar now starts scraping the ID of the A-arm which wears thru the protective coating, then leading to corrosion and subsequent fatigue failure initiated along a corrosion pit.

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 16 2016, 08:26 AM

The oppostite rear side will be way high.

Posted by: malcolm2 Aug 16 2016, 08:59 AM

I would say the tire would hit the inside of the fender and steering would be tuff.

Recently pushed a tub with one bar missing on to a trailer. Had to back it on 'cause nothing, including the U-Haul straps, would fit around the front tire.

Posted by: mepstein Aug 16 2016, 09:07 AM

The 911 guys break them all the time. We have proof in the shop. Stock and aftermarket. Mostly older bars that have a little rust and a little wear/rubbing.