Another way to install torsion bars from a 911, Has anyone converted the 914 control arms ? |
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Another way to install torsion bars from a 911, Has anyone converted the 914 control arms ? |
Miguel K R |
Feb 20 2021, 11:27 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 12-December 19 From: Portugal (Europe) Member No.: 23,732 Region Association: None |
I bought a pair of 911 front torsion bars and the adjusters.
I know that most people replace the 914 control arms by a pair from a 911 in order to have the splines required by the 911 bars. As I am in Portugal (Europe) it is a lot more difficult to find used 911 control arms, so I had the idea of converting the 914 arms to the 911 spline pattern. Has anyone done that, and are some photos or advice available ? I have access to a wire EDM machine so it will be easy to obtain two pieces with the 911 splines, to weld to the arms. And does anyone have a drawing of the 911 splines ? |
Mark Henry |
Feb 20 2021, 12:30 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Never heard of anyone doing that.
IIRC you can get heavy duty torsion bars with the correct /4 spline from Sway-a-Way. Or put a WTB in the classifieds, someone might give you a good deal. I have 2 914's, stock 914/4 torsion bars with 911T (914/6) struts and one has M-calipers the other has Alfa-Romeo brembo calipers that bolts right up. I'm pretty sure the 3.5" struts will also bolt right up to the /4 ball joints as well. I also have a Tarrett 22mm hollow sway bar, you can't get much stiffer than that combo. |
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