Rust on my Torsion bar, Paper weight? Options

[Jaiden]

So My saga continues. I go to clean up my torsion bars and find that one has ALLOT of rust pitting and the other has just one small rust spot.

So they have to be replaced right? I definitly have to replace the one that is pitting but aren't they matched? I guess after 30+ years they may not be any more?

If I have to replace them what size is the best for a Street/ AX car NOT a daily driver?

Thanks!

[Jaiden]

Wow! Thanks Eric! You've definitly given me a diferent perspective.

I just got a A-arm from spoke and it actually had a good torsion bar so I can use that one instead of my rusted one so I canceled the order for the larger bars. I think my car could really use the money else where.

Don't get me wrong I really appreciate the input of the guys that have more experience than me. So what I have learned out of this is to focus on the sway bar more than the torsion bars and make sure to match the front suspension to the rear to have the WHOLE car balanced.

By the way I just finished installing the stock sway!!!! I figure I will live with the stock torsions, sway and rear springs until I get the car back on the road and track and learn the car for now and then upgrade once I gain more experience.

Thanks again!!!!!