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 1303Steve
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| posted on October 24th, 2002 at 11:51 PM |
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Hi
You can use Type 3 wagon bars, they are longer so you will need to change the spring plate and end cap. If you can find them Ovals have really strong
rear bars, you will need to use the spring plates and caps as well.
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| posted on November 1st, 2002 at 10:03 PM |
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That's interesting Steve
I am trying to source some T3 rear torsion bars for the rebuild of the Oval cause I thought they were the go!
Can I (am I better off) use the ones out of the Oval and put them in the '70 chassis?
[Edited on 1-11-2002 by 56astro]
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| posted on November 2nd, 2002 at 06:46 PM |
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you can use the bars from a 944 they seem extra strong
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| posted on November 2nd, 2002 at 10:56 PM |
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Hi
Im prety sure that the oval bars are 26 mm thick and the spring plates are also much heavier. The 944 bars will only fit a 4 joint rear end.
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| posted on November 3rd, 2002 at 08:59 AM |
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Raodrage
I have a spare set of Type 3 rear torsion bars available if you want them
let me know
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| posted on November 4th, 2002 at 06:54 AM |
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I'm sorry guys but I am still none the wiser!!
I have a '70 floor pan with double spring plates that the Oval body is going onto. I have access to a set of T3 torsion bars if I want them, but
if the ones off the old floor pan are better I'll use them. Please help.
Thanks for the offer Dave, I'll take you up on it if Luke Pell can't get me any.
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| posted on November 4th, 2002 at 07:44 AM |
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You need the later model Type 3 bars. they are the thicker n stronger ones.
You have to adjust the ride height when yopu fit them
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| posted on November 4th, 2002 at 07:29 PM |
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Sweet
Thanks very much
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| posted on November 4th, 2002 at 10:21 PM |
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Hi
You need to use swinger torsion bars with swingers and 4 joint bars with 4 joint. The type 3 wagon bars are the only ones that are thicker and they
are a factory option as heavier duty for bugs, fastbacks and notches.
1302Steve
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