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| seventythree |
 May 17 2013, 06:06 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 19-January 07 From: Southern California Member No.: 7,466  |
I am in the process of overhauling the front control arms on my 73-2.0L.
The factory original torsion bars measure close to 18mm in diameter and are stamped A8 on one end. I bought a pair of repainted torsion bars that measure the same (18mm) and are stamped J8 on one end. Are the A8 and J8 torsion bars essentially the same? I will be installing Koni Sport adjustables, new ball joint, and after market factory style rubber bushings. I freshened up the rear suspension last year by installing Koni Sport adjustables with 150lb springs and Ground Control coil over kit. Are factory 18mm torsion bars in the front a good match for the rear setup? TIA |
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| Elliot Cannon |
May 17 2013, 06:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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I have 165 lb. progressive springs in the back and 21mm torsion bars in the front. That combo seems to work good for me. I have no idea what the stampings j8 and a8 mean.
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