Re: [T3] Rear End sagging

["Ginger D.&Peter P." <gingerd@teleport.com>]

     It is not uncommon for the rear torsion bars to stretch over 30 years.
You have basically three options, yet the list will have an infinite number of
opinions.
1) Replace the rear torsion bars (avail. at Sway Away or somesuch)
2) Adjust the splines on the exhisting bars to raise the car back to stock
height
3) Adjust the splines on the front bars to lower the car back to a level
position.

    Here's my opionion: #1) R&R job appears difficult, cost is $$, but it's the
"correct" choice.  #2) #1 w/o the cost (any metallurgists know if the stretched
steel will change the spring rate, or  create embrittlement?) #3) R&R is
easier, no cost, corners great (way better than sagging), slightly bumpier ride
and wanders a little at speed, I like the look too.  For a photo of #3,
visit:      http://www.teleport.com/~gingerd

Peter Parker
'66 Square; Phillip
Portland, OR

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