1973 Torsion Bars, Left Side Bent

[1970FuryConv]

1973 Torsion Bars: Both are still installed on the car. The tension on both torsion bars is the same. The left side, driver’s-side torsion bar has a significant bend. I used my three-foot straight edge and I believe there is a bend of approximately ½ inch across the length of the torsion bar. By contrast, the right side, passenger side torsion bar is arrow straight. I see no evidence of a wreck on the left side. What might cause the left side torsion bar to bend so much?

Thanks!

 

[Big_John]

What might cause the left side torsion bar to bend so much?

Picking it up wrong with a floor jack or lift. The jack pad under the T-bar.

 

[1970FuryConv]

Picking it up wrong with a floor jack or lift. The jack pad under the T-bar.

Thanks. Left side torsion bar no good.

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

Thanks. Left side torsion bar no good.

Replace both.

 

[1970FuryConv]

Replace both.

I'd really have to get lucky to find an exact match.
They are replacement torsion bars, not sure of origin

 

[Rainy Day]

I have a good used pair from a 73 fury with a 360 small block.

 

[1970FuryConv]

I have a good used pair from a 73 fury with a 360 small block.

Thank you for the offer. I will probably go with a Firm Feel set.

 

[Loadrunner]

Someone drove over a stump, or even worse from jacking as mentioned.

I don't let tire shop guys use rollaround jacks on my rigs.

 

[1970FuryConv]

Would be 2nd car I've owed that someone drove over a stump or large rock.

 

[Big_John]

Would be 2nd car I've owed that someone drove over a stump or large rock.

You haven't owned enough cars.

I can't remember how many cars I've owned that have had scars underneath from that.

 

[1970FuryConv]

LOL. I've owned a whole bunch of cars and trucks. Usually I don't buy cars that have been abused.
71 SF GT is an exception, mainly to save it from getting parted.

 

[Big_John]

Usually I don't buy cars that have been abused.

I bought a lot of abused cars over the years. They were in my price range back then.