Torsion bars

[Mopar5]

I am test fitting the torsion bars on the 70 Challenger should the notch in the rear as viewed from tourque box have any particular orientation ?when when I took them out passenger side notch was clocked to about 10 o'clock the drivers was vertical

[anlauto]

No it doesn't matter

[Dakota]

It won't matter how the torsion bar is clocked as long as it's on the correct side. 

[Mopar5]

Ty

[Mopar5]

One other question I have is I am assuming that when you install the torsion bar into the LCA  socket there will be no preload or anything required on the adjuster bolt on the LCA in other words the adjuster bolt will be completely backed off.

[anlauto]

The torsion bar should be the last thing you put in. In other words, you should have the spindles installed, upper and lower ball joints all connected. I like having all the brakes finished too for the added weight.

With the car supported and the LCA's hanging as low as they'll go with the weight I just mentioned.
Install the adjuster bolt blocks in the LCA and thread the bolt in until the round head is just peeking through.
Push the adjuster down all the way until it rest on adjuster bolt's round head.

Your torsion bars should now be lined up perfectly, if not, just pry slightly down on the control arm

Both sockets for both ends of the torsion bar should be greased nicely first.

[73_Cuda_4_Me]

 

[Mopar5]

Awesome! thank you