turning torion bars down?

[MrMoparCHP]

Download the parts book and look through the illustration pages.
MyMopar - Mopar Forums & Information - Parts & Accessories Books
Looking at Illus. Page 2-2 you can see the adjuster bolt. Everything that has been said remains the same other than the adjuster bold is at the other end of the bar. The adjuster bolt is labeled 2-14-8 in that illustration.

Find yourself a Factory Service Manual!!


Alan

 

[Bill Watson]

When Chrysler Corp. introduced torsion bars on the 1957 models the adjuster was at the rear of the bar under the front floor. All body and frame cars used that set up - 1957-1966 Imperial and 1957-1959 Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler models.

The A body was introduced for 1960 and had the adjusters up front, as did the B body for 1962 and the C body for 1965.

Thus the rear adjuster set up was used on 1960-61 Plymouths, Dodge Darts, Dodge Matador/Polaras and DeSotos; 1960-64 Chryslers and 1962-64 Dodge 880s.

The Imperial switched to the front adjusted torsion bars when the Imperial adopted the unibody C body for 1967.

 

[78Brougham]

Did not know that. Great info.

 

[Aldrich66Imp]

Took 5 out passenger side and 6 1/2 on drivers side, top of front fenders is at 24 1/2 now. Not for everyone but I prefer the look, and rides still comfy as can be

 

[mr. fix it]

When Chrysler Corp. introduced torsion bars on the 1957 models the adjuster was at the rear of the bar under the front floor. All body and frame cars used that set up - 1957-1966 Imperial and 1957-1959 Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler models.

The A body was introduced for 1960 and had the adjusters up front, as did the B body for 1962 and the C body for 1965.

Thus the rear adjuster set up was used on 1960-61 Plymouths, Dodge Darts, Dodge Matador/Polaras and DeSotos; 1960-64 Chryslers and 1962-64 Dodge 880s.

The Imperial switched to the front adjusted torsion bars when the Imperial adopted the unibody C body for 1967.

So this info just saved me a bunch of fumbling around with my Seneca!
This is precisely why I love these forums!!!

 

[commando1]

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So this info just saved me a bunch of fumbling around with my Seneca!
This is precisely why I love these forums!!!

But the again, had this been my car, I would have had the service manual in the first place...

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Now that didn't come out ba

But the again, had this been my car, I would have had the service manual in the first place...

Like I had been saying, if you can afford a $500+ car you can afford a $30+ Manual.
Don't look at it as spending that on a book but the car costing that much more.


Alan

 

[mr. fix it]

Now that didn't come out ba

But the again, had this been my car, I would have had the service manual in the first place...

True.
I do have it for Betty but it leaves some things out... like how to remove the interior seats, exterior trim...
how to slam your ride...little important items in life...

Besides, Stan based on my past projects I know better than to post here only after pouring over the FSM's even from other models in hopes of finding what I need.
And if I have to, I fumble gracefully...

I'm still hunting for the definition of what the convertible "Stack Height" is for my Polara...

 

[rapidtrans]

Very helpful reading here. I'm about to adjust the Monaco front end. Front end sits a little low for my taste and is not level side to side. May just be 1/4 inch off but is noticable. The jouncing proceedure is interesting!
Oh, a heads-up. Those with the original wheel covers on their 65 Monaco and Polaras might want to take your wheel covers off before taking to a shop for work. They are easily dinged by a mallet.

 

[cantflip]

Sorry, needs to go back up

Will I get to change my mind in person at Carlisle?

 

[detmatt]

I'd drive it as is!

 

[livininharrow]

looks just fine to me

 

[mr. fix it]

 

[Aldrich66Imp]

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Sorry, needs to go back up

Will I get to change my mind in person at Carlisle?

What or when's Carlisle? I'll be at good guys for heartland nationals fourth July weekend.

 

[polara71]

Cancel that and keep heading east until you get 4 hours into Pennsylvania

Carlisle Chrysler Nationals - Collector Car Show and Swap Meet, Everything Mopar, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, AMC, Jeep, and RAM

 

[Aldrich66Imp]

That only be a mere 12 hour trip one way give or take...

 

[cantflip]

That only be a mere 12 hour trip one way give or take...

Worth the trip (and hotel) to do this one... I can't compare it to anything else I've seen. Overload is the only descriptive word that fits.

 

[polara71]

That only be a mere 12 hour trip one way give or take...

You'll be 6 weeks catching your breath

 

[Duncan]

Not my preference, but that car has enough presence to handle it without too much embarrassment.

 

[rapidtrans]

Not my preference, but that car has enough presence to handle it without too much embarrassment.

Not mine either, but the whitewalls make it work.
You're right about presence. Kind of a bad-*** elegance!