HD Torsion Bars: Independent4x.com

[SilverBullet75]

The 919s give a pretty big lift compared to the 912s. Also, 919 is firmer than 912.

[JoFotoz]

I'm surprised at your choice of 919's , unless you carry heavy loads.

Thanks, so after reading, I think I like the 919's, since I want the lift but didn't want the spring spacers. with rancho 9000xl shocks. still debating the hd torsion bars though.

You said in an earlier post you only wanted a little lift, and you'll get about 2 inches with the 913's.
IMO a good match for the tire combo youre thinking of.

No need to buy lift kits.
Fit new coils and crank the T bars to lift front to your desired rake/or level.

Also...IMO you should drive it a bit first before getting HD T bars...
...you're not going really high, or loading lots of rubber on the rims like 35's do.

GLTY..........

Jo

[Vendetta]

I ordered the Indy4x torsion bars this morning - over the phone to get a better understanding what to expect. I'm optimistic from this thread, as well as what Matt at Indy told me.

FYI, I'm set up on OME 913s, with a stock torsion crank pretty much maxed out in the front. Currently on OEM shocks, getting swapped with Rancho 9000XLs in the coming days. Will post my subjective findings when all's said and done.

Also, he said they have "plenty" left in stock. Not sure how many plenty is though.

-V

[tom4bren]

Law,

I thought about the HD Torsion bar install on my drive home last night (Hey, it's over an hour drive - I have no control over what goes through the grey matter when I'm vegin' out).

We could install them during our meet ... but ... you'll need a front end alignment after so I think you'd be better off to get'r done when you aren't facing a 2 hour drive home. Thoughts???

Tom

[Vendetta]

Tom, I agree. Aside from needing the alignment, it would make for a difficult journey home on the off chance something goes wrong during the install. I'll get them done here beforehand.

-V

[vt_maverick]

Also keep in mind that total VX install time = 2 x how long you think it will take.

Right Tom?

[tom4bren]

Also keep in mind that total VX install time = 2 x how long you think it will take.

Right Tom?

I have no response to that.

C'mere & hold this skid plate in place whilst I reposition the jack

[Vendetta]

Dang, just 2x? You guys work faaast!

[vt_maverick]

I have no response to that.

C'mere & hold this skid plate in place whilst I reposition the jack

Lol... here hold this bumper cladding while I hack away at it with a razor blade.

[Buffy]

Just remember there is a left and right bar, so don't get that confused. The hardest part will be getting the rear tensioner (or whatever you call it) off the stock bar, at least that has been my experience. After that it is indexing the bar, setting ride height and enjoying!

[VXorado]

I'm interested in your experience V.

The Survey So Far Says:
Silverbullet:
Buffy:
Vendetta:

Me:

Wish you guys were closer so I could take a test drive.

[Vendetta]

'Rado my man, unless my rig explodes when I turn the key (not entirely unheard of in NY), then my feedback is going to be nothing but raving.

That's 'cause right now, my rig is an absolutely terrifying experience to drive. 14-year old shocks, maxed out torsion bars, and fresh OME 913s in the rear make for an irresponsibly jarring ride. Slight bumps feel like IEDs. Gentle bends risk being full-on "Tokyo Drifts." It's ridiculous.

So as long as she rolls out from the garage "driveable," then I'll be thoroughly satisfied.

But don't despair. I'll be over it about an hour later, and able to give you a more objective insight as to the results. I've had my VX since 2000, and still recall the test drive - route, speeds, and all. Even the CD I was listening to. Needless to say I'll be repeating that to a T while comparing the current handling with what it was then.

I can't hardly wait!
-V

[VXorado]

I can relate to the "IED" potholes. My ride was terrible last year when I had all suspension lift and maxed out the torsion bars. All is good now with the body lift but the grass is always greener...

[Vendetta]

OK, so...

Ordered Monday, arrived today. As in just now.

Oh. My. God. These are some ridiculously beefy bars. The weight on them is so deceiving. I went to pick up the box and it was like, nah, I'll stay right here where I am thank you. Got them inside, took them out to make sure they didn't accidentally send me Thor's hammer instead.

Shocks are supposed to arrive Friday, so Saturday should be the day!

Can't wait.
-V

[princejazzbo]

yeah, they are some seriously beefy bars, just got mine installed with ball joint flip and spacers in the front, with the ome 919 springs and rancho 9000xl shocks. gave me a full three inch lift in the back and matched with a three inch in the front. drives amazing now. still playing with the adjustments on the shocks though.