Jul 2, 2017 · There was time, several years ago when the Jag XKE torsion bar front suspension was utilized on several late '20s/'early 30s hot rods. Lil John Buttera's was a notable example. It was very easy to adapt. However, as time passed, the XKE's became such high dollar cars that scoring the suspension was. uneconomical.

Feb 1, 2009 · Read about an alternative method to suspending hot rods by using a torsion bar system inside Street Rodder Magazine.

Jan 4, 2022 · Tom Booths Torsion T set the hot rod world afire with torsion bar suspension, copious chrome, gold paint, flames and fuel injection.

Dec 31, 2016 · Torsion bar suspension has been used on hot rods since the early fifties but yes, it is rare and unusual. Kurtis race cars and sports cars used torsion bars since the 1940s. They may have inspired the few who built them for hot rods. Tex Smith's XR6 used a VW beetle torsion bar front suspension.

Feb 13, 2007 · Some front-wheel drive automobiles use a type of torsion bar suspension, usually called a Twist-beam rear suspension, in which the rear wheels are carried on trailing arms connected by a laterally mounted torsion beam.

Feb 25, 2021 · Explaining split wishbones, hairpins, four-bars, dropped axles—and choosing the best setup for your traditional hot rod.

Dec 1, 2001 · Harrys roadster is fitted with front and rear torsion bars. The front bars are housed within the boxed framerails, and the rears run parallel to the split links that locate the axle.

Sep 25, 2019 · Since a torsion bar front suspension doesnt use any type of spring to control height or suspension travel I'm trying to visualize how that mechanical concept could be used in a straight axle application.

Jul 1, 2019 · Know the weight of your vehicle, how you want to tie in the torsion arm to your suspension, and the length of that torsion arm. You may also want to start planning a position to weld on your torsion tubes, which will house the torsion bars.

Dec 24, 2003 · My S10 4X4 Blazer has torsion bar suspension on the front. Mopar has used torsion bar suspension sense the 60's. The torsion bar takes the place of the coil spring in the front end. It twists under a load like the coil spring compresses.