Cranking torsion bars

[Cj80cruiser]

Since suspension has only one axis movement, it fits well.

We used technology of 4-barrel marine antiaircraft weapons, so TLC runs very smooth over comb shaped road - resonance has gone

I can't tell for sure from the pics but did this gain about 8cm lift in the front?

 

[Tamerlan]

Yes, it gives about that lift. And we install same springs on back, making easy to put 35 inches wheels. No problem to send a test kit to someone, just suggest me whom and how to do that. This would be fun.

I am leaving now for vacation for next 2-3 weeks, see you all then. Thanks for feedback.

 

[FullyLitLED]

Yes, it gives about that lift. And we install same springs on back, making easy to put 35 inches wheels. No problem to send a test kit to someone, just suggest me whom and how to do that. This would be fun.

I am leaving now for vacation for next 2-3 weeks, see you all then. Thanks for feedback.

ohhh pls send me a test kit but I think all would agree that Slee off road would be the best to send a kit to for testing

 

[sleeoffroad]

Based on the amount of space between those springs windings at full droop, I can not believe there is much left when at ride height. I am also trying to figure out what what is holding the spring on the shock at the bottom. Also if that is a stock 100 shock or not.

I don't see the issue with torsion bars and I don't see the benefit of this, other than that is a novel idea and the poster might not have access to new torsin bars so this is easier for them.

 

[Liam]

Based on the amount of space between those springs windings at full droop, I can not believe there is much left when at ride height. I am also trying to figure out what what is holding the spring on the shock at the bottom. Also if that is a stock 100 shock or not.

I don't see the issue with torsion bars and I don't see the benefit of this, other than that is a novel idea and the poster might not have access to new torsin bars so this is easier for them.

buuuut youd be willing to try them out, right ??

 

[sleeoffroad]

buuuut youd be willing to try them out, right ??

Not sure why we would. It would not be something we are interested in selling.

 

[Liam]

Not sure why we would. It would not be something we are interested in selling.

but what if it enhances the rig without going SA?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

but what if it enhances the rig without going SA?

Enhances how? You're not getting any more lift than you would with the t-bars. It would be just as easy to figure out how to adapt the Tundra arms and coils to the 100.

 

[Liam]

Enhances how? You're not getting any more lift than you would with the t-bars. It would be just as easy to figure out how to adapt the Tundra arms and coils to the 100.

down travel perhaps...

 

[sleeoffroad]

That can not do anything with down travel. Down travel is limited by the A Arms, bumpstops and IFS components.

 

[beantown]

IMO, I would be worried about the strength of the mounting points on the shocks. I could be completely off base here but shock mounts are not meant to support the entire weight of the vehicle. Right? The mounts seem very small and wimpy compared to any strut or coilover that i have seen. Once again i could be off base here...

 

[Cj80cruiser]

I am also trying to figure out what what is holding the spring on the shock at the bottom.

It would have to have some kinda collar that keeps the sleeve from moving any further down the body of the shock. He doesn't have any pics of this but I was pondering that same thing yesterday.

 

[Cj80cruiser]

IMO, I would be worried about the strength of the mounting points on the shocks. I could be completely off base here but shock mounts are not meant to support the entire weight of the vehicle. Right? The mounts seem very small and wimpy compared to any strut or coilover that i have seen. Once again i could be off base here...

The spring and shock should be enough to dampen the force of up travel on the mounts and as slee said the down travel is.....

limited by the A Arms, bumpstops and IFS components.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

down travel perhaps...

Pick one.

 

[Liam]

Pick one.

you should send yourself a PM saying "quit posting useless s*** in the 100 section"

 

[Trunk Monkey]

you should send yourself a PM saying "quit posting useless s*** in the 100 section"

So, just use the one I send you?

 

[Cj80cruiser]

anyone have a pic of their torsion bar mounted on their truck?

I've looked through a ton of pics. It was stated in this thread that the setup takes the place of the torsion bar or the need of it. Anyone have a pic or diagram to show me how the torsion bar works? I'm not a hundy owner yet so I can't go look at my truck...just gathering info for when I purchase.

Anthony.L has a pic in post #2 but I can't see it. maybe my answer was there...not sure since all I see is a big fat X where a pic should be.

 

[hoser]

Torsion bar is a just a rod (spring steel). One end is anchored and the other end is attached to the suspension arm. The bar twists as the suspension compresses.

 

[Cj80cruiser]

Thanks! now I understand why I couldn't see anything in the pics b4....was looking in the wrong place.

 

[Anthony.L]

It's the same torsion bar design used in dozens of cars from 6+ car manufactures. Google torsion bar and any info you find is basically universal (i.e. the concept is the same across the board).

Once you get your 100 crawl underneath and you will see all the pieces and components. Before getting my 100 (I came from a 80 as well) I was confused by torsion bar and though it was more complicated than it really is.