Re: Torsion Ride Troubleshooting

Posted by HH56 On 2012/12/20 12:57:46

As mentioned in bulletin 55T-1, if measured on a level floor design height is 10" from the floor to the bottom of body sill at the center. That was for the side to side height but as the sill is pretty much straight across it's a valid measurement front to back as well. A 3/8 inch variation was considered acceptable.

While the 10" is a given figure, there are some differences with body styles and loading. That was mentioned in another bulletin as an issue with convertibles with the extra bracing and heavily accessorized cars. They could be so heavy the bars couldn't support them at the recommended height even with the longest links installed so a stronger bar was made available. If your car isn't the prescribed measurement, as long as it is the same value side to side and front to back would be more important.

Depending on how much friction is in the system, the car probably will not return to exactly the same position each time the front or rear is changed either.

It's also possible too little friction can be present as was experienced by another poster whose car was continually trying to level. The least little thing would upset the balance causing the compensator to work. In his case it was trying to level as he drove with the rear going up and down as it overshot. Out here that would be a desirable feature. Many of our local residents pay good money to have their cars hop up and down.