Front torsion bars., What is the life span? |
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Front torsion bars., What is the life span? |
Krieger |
Dec 8 2017, 08:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,726 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
So these things are getting old. The newest ones are 41 years old! Of course mileage comes into play. I am not taking into account your rubber bushings have sagged to the point your torsion bars are grinding against the a arm (very common). Let's go with an optimum, best case scenario: no grinding and 130k miles and 41 years old. Do they loose there ability to work through there range of motion as intended? Sag?
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Garland |
Dec 9 2017, 08:44 AM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Around 78" , got out of the 70' and sat down in a lawn chiar facing the car 10 feet away, with-in seconds of sitting down...."SNAP" short sharp snap noise, and very quickly left frt was slightly lower. I had no idea what happen. But since I was in my driveway, figered it out and replaced both.
I have stored a set for years, and after owning, and driving many 914, this has never happened to me again. Sitll waiting to use them. |
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