source for torsion bars

[BIG DOG]

Thanks to this post and FredDart I got my .920 torsion bars today  from the Dodge dealer today. They list for $180cnd and the clips and boots are $28nd .I was really happy with this as $300usd plus shipping and exchange and duty fees would have cost me close to $400 or more .I can get the springs for $250cnd super stock or $220cnd for the performance ones.Good I can go get them at the dealer and there is no shipping or exchange or frigin around .

[mrbill00]

Jegs cancelled my order for two sets of .920 bars
ordered 1 dec

Thank you for your recent order. Part number 312-P5249151   
on your order was incorrectly priced, they are $299.99 a pair

[cu440da]

I ordered mine on 12-1 also, guess I'll be getting that notice, too. Not a bad thing since I just "won" some 1.04's off Ebay.

[68S]

Came across this while searching for some other parts, looks like there might be some good deals here that you might want to check on.
http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=224

Pat

[440Dreamin]

thanks Pat!!!!!!  i just ordered my 1.04's, $135.60 shipped to my door.  Looks like only a few have the new price change.

Hey do early a's have the same size as the all the other a's???

[mopowers]

thanks Pat!!!!!!  i just ordered my 1.04's, $135.60 shipped to my door.  Looks like only a few have the new price change.

Hey do early a's have the same size as the all the other a's???

Yes

[440Dreamin]

I FIGGERED SO - (I MEANT LENGTH BUT YOU GOT IT)

COOL...

NICE 66 MOPOWERS

[GENT]

  I ordered my 1.090 bars from manciniracing.com and they charged me 27.47 for shipping   I cant believe it!  I used all of there demensions for shipping and the shipping company they use WITH insurance and delivery conf. and it came out to 19.02 so I am pretty pissed at them to say the least! But I am glad I saw this thread before the bars went up to 290.00 per set

[mopar stu]

mancini charged me $20.21 to ca. did you have other items?

[GENT]

   Nope, not a single other thing. They charged me 27.47 and I am in Utah,so I am closer!

[Duster440]

I think Mancini overcharges for shipping. They charged me something like $15 shipping for two leaf spring bushings awhile back.

[440Dreamin]

manicatti charged me $8.95...

[joesnow]

I just recieved .960 E body bars from summit $149.99 plus shipping. The  .920  bars  $299.99. I figure it is not original anyway, I take the better handling and $150 I saved. Thanks for the post. They are probably wondering why the rush on torsion bars.

[GENT]

  Got the bars today. How do I tell they are the 1.090 bars? It does'nt say anything on the box but mopar(1988 the year I was born ) and a part #??? And they are Green??? I thought they were supposed to be black? I kinda like the green though!

[mopar stu]

mine were black although one was gloss and the other was flat black .you can use a micrometer to measure the bars thickness.lets see a pic. of the green bars.

[440Dreamin]

i think we are seeing the bottom of the parts bin now...

incidentally i got an email from monicatti, the 1.04 bars are gone, but 1.09's are avail for cheep so i grabbed them...

[GENT]

   Let me know if your bars are green! I cant find my camera to take pics,but I will next week.  Also with the bars they have light scratches in them and the paint is a bit clumpy in arear,is this ok? I am new to the whole torsion bar thing,and I want to be sure!

                                                                                   

[440Dreamin]

paint don't matter, as long as there are no deep gouges in the steel your ok... that may come back to haunt as a weak spot...

[swingin72]

I had .920" bars in a '72 Dart with a 318, manual everything, no A/C. I loved the ride, but it was ever so slightly on the harsh side.

Would .990" bars in a '72 Dart with a 451, manual everything, aftermarket A/C be about the same ride? Harsher? Softer?

I'd like to get the .990" bars since they're cheaper, but I was thinking about going with the .920 bars. How much of a difference is there?

[valiant171]

A question that I have is what are the spring rates?  I have checked out firm feel's web site and they list the "rate" but for some reason it just doesn't seem right.  Are these in numbers in psi.  Does a "270" rate on a torsion bar design act like "270" on a coil-over design?  Just some questions that I have been itching to ask? I am building a NASA HPDE car (Down the road and American Iron Challenge car) and knowing the rates would help my build up bunches. Thanks.  (oh and if this is a noob question send me in the right direction)

[mopowers]

I FIGGERED SO - (I MEANT LENGTH BUT YOU GOT IT)

COOL...

NICE 66 MOPOWERS

Hey thanks 440Dreamin.  I've got some pics of the buildup here if you're interested:  http://new.photos.yahoo.com/mopowers2/albums/

[vitamindart]

dang i wanted a set for my car the .810 drag bars have me smacking the oil pan on everything

[cu440da]

How do I tell they are the 1.090 bars?

453 should be stamped on the end of the bars. (Mopar part# P5249154)

[cu440da]

I'd like to get the .990" bars since they're cheaper

These were my first choice, but unfortunately they are not available anymore.

[cu440da]

A question that I have is what are the spring rates?

Found this somewhere else on the web...

"The bars in the MP catalog for the "A" body cars goes like this:

1.140" = 350 lbs = 1400 lbs coil rate
1.090" = 300 lbs = 1200 lbs coil rate
1.040" = 250 lbs = 1000 lbs coil rate
.990" = 200 lbs = 800 lbs coil rate
.920" = 150 lbs = 600 lbs coil rate"

The coil rate is higher because they act on the control arm requiring a higher rate to give the same suspension action, whereas our t bars act on the pivot point requiring less force for the same action.

[Dan-o]

well that certainly blows, guess it goes with the snooze you lose thing.  I'm guessing that 1.09's would be intirely too stiff for a all Iron SB car?  with that price hike Bills RMS kit keeps looking better.

[valiant171]

Thanks cu440da, that is exactly what I was looking for!