According to Schroeder's torsion bar chart, using a 1-inch by 28-inch torsion bar with a diameter of 0.925-inch and an arm with a length of 12-inches will yield a spring rate of 239.2-lbs.

While independent front suspension was the rage on early street rods during the '80s and '90s, the 21st century revival of traditional style has created a tidal wave of interest in period-correct ...

For all of you truck owners with torsion-bar front ends on '88-'08 Chevy/GMC, '02-'05 Dodge Rams, and '97-'03 Ford F-150 trucks, there is a quick and easy way to lift your rig up to 3 inches or ...

For now the only correct way to lift a torsion-bar-sprung independent-suspension 4x4 is to drop all of the suspension locating points down to gain lift, sort of like adding longer shackles to leaf ...