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Re: [T3] Torsion bar setting


On Mon, 2004-11-29 at 14:57, Cybernotchback wrote:

> I've used a strut spring compressor.  Both for T1
> (swing axel) body on, and off.  The length of the
> spring compressor bolt is just right.  And the
> compressor's hooks grab nice and solid.  I use it for
> both installing and removing the torsion arms. Or to
> put it another way, to load or unload the tension on
> the torsion bars. 
>     
> IIRC the unloaded arms measured in at around
> 22◦.  But keep in mind that the chassis will
> need to be level both front/back, and side/side. 
> Otherwise the measurements from the angel finders will
> not match each other from side to side.  
> 
The way the factory recommends doing it, you don't need the car to be
level fore and aft.  Get a reading off the TOP of the tunnel, inside the
car, and then incorprate that into your calculations.
You can also use the door sill if you don't want to pull up carpet.


-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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