Torsion bar lowering - Saxperience

Skitts123 · 16th September 2012, 16:54

I inquired about getting my bar raised at a local performance car shop. They said that they charge 120+Vat to lower any torsion bars.

I only want my 106 raised about 20mm and think that is stupid money for raising it slightly.

They also said something about putting a spline back in to make it higher. I have no idea what that means and was hoping someone could enlighten me.

KrisB · 16th September 2012, 17:13

Sounds like they dont know what they're doing if anyone ever mentions splines or seized.

And thats a silly price, i charge £60, and some other Affiliate members on here charge 75 which is still reasonable.

You've really gotta make sure you go to someone who has very good, extensive feedback with torsion bars.

Skitts123 · 16th September 2012, 18:39

I would pay a visit to you but it's so far away

. I need someone within norwich who can do it but there seems to be no one

KrisB · 17th September 2012, 20:00

I'd have a look through the affiliate members here, just because it's best to go to someone with feedback. I M Axles look a fair trek from you and I don't know who's closer without goggling locations... Effort.

Skitts123 · 17th September 2012, 20:05

What sort of price would you do it for mate ? Also what method ?

Skitts123 · 17th September 2012, 20:09

It's down 100mm i can't have anyone in the back as it rubs like a bitch

KrisB · 17th September 2012, 20:14

I'm sorry but you should NEVER do a torsion bar the splines way.

It causes premature failure of the trailing arm bearing and it'll never be the correct height either side, not to mention pre-loading. Say no to splines or notches in any case, if you don't then you'll regret it.

Skitts123 · 17th September 2012, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Aidan-106

shit man must be 3 splines down then haha what a silly idea did you go that low with it? or previous owner

Previous owner, I have no idea why he did it tbh it looks wank haha

Aidan-106 · 17th September 2012, 20:18

Lol and how do you lower them then? ive done loads this way and all been packed out with grease never ever had a problem no alot of other people that do them this way and mine on my track cars which i would of thought will be under alot more strain have never cause me a issue...

KrisB · 17th September 2012, 20:26

You keep the trailing arms exactly where they are and remove both ends of the bar. I use a specific puller for this which never fails me, not even on a seized beam. Then you adjust the height, and refit the fully removed torsion bar which you've spent time cleaning up and greasing so it's easier next time and not driving rust into rust which seizes beams even more.

There's no need to laugh either, I'm sure 99% of the forum can safely agree without any laughing that the notch method f*cks your beam.

Ps, you're advertising without consent and that's against the rules.

Skitts123 · 17th September 2012, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Aidan-106

must look hidious what wheels you running 14s or 15s?

Cyclones what ever they are ?

Aidan-106 · 17th September 2012, 20:50

never had a problem done it for years, and there 16s aint they

Ross^p · 17th September 2012, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Aidan-106

never had a problem done it for years, and there 16s aint they

You may have done this before, but you've now potentially ruined all those beams you've touched - if indeed you have. But the more I read, the less inclined I am to believe you know one end of a spanner from another I'm afraid.

Word to the wise my friend - listen to the experienced members when they say something serious, especially those who make their living doing the work they're advising you on!

Aidan-106 · 17th September 2012, 21:02

lmfao how can that ruin the beam ive never heard so much shite in my life, you clearly just have the hump after trying to get my posts up last night you seem to keep cutting them down lol seriously how sad lololol

Ross^p · 17th September 2012, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Aidan-106

lmfao how can that ruin the beam ive never heard so much shite in my life, you clearly just have the hump after trying to get my posts up last night you seem to keep cutting them down lol seriously how sad lololol

I'm not the one who's culled your spam tonight - I just got here. Perhaps it should tell you something that you've now caught the attention of several mods. through sheer spam alone. If I had the hump sweetheart, you'd not be reading this post right now.

Try listening to those in the know. IE - anyone else but yourself.

Aidan-106 · 17th September 2012, 21:10

hahaha no spam tonight... i promise

Simon^p · 17th September 2012, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Aidan-106

hahaha no spam tonight... i promise

Ross isn't the only one who has spotted the spam

Aidan-106 · 17th September 2012, 21:30

there is no spam !