fuselage torsion bar sizes/lengths

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i was asked a question that i couldnt answer for sure.
the question was are chrysler torsion bars longer or the same length as the ones used in a dodge or plymouth ?

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mark
 
From the Firm Feel C-Body catalogue:

44" '65-73 Plymouth; '72-'73 Dodge
47" '74-'78 Plymouth: '65-'71 Dodge; '74-78 Dodge; '65-'78 Chrysler; '74-75 Imperial
50" '67-73 Imperial

Dave
 
@Davea Lux thanks dave, i should have thought of looking at firm feel.....
wonder why the 72 & 73 dodge is listed as different length than the 71 ?
 
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Torsion bar lengths, diameters, and applications are listed in the "Suspension" section of the FSM, just that the Firm Feel list condenses that information, as to length.
 
@Davea Lux thanks dave, i should have thought of looking at firm feel.....
wonder why the 72 & 73 dodge is listed as different length than the 71 ?
Hi Marko,
1973 Dodge FSM 2-30 shows carlines P & D with 44" torsion bar length. I suspect it's because they shared the same isolated front stub frame. Plymouth and Dodge outsold Chrysler, so it may have been economy of scale to have one stub frame for P & D 1972-73.

Of course, for 1974-78 P, D, C, and Imperial all shared the same stub frame, which is the best economy of scale.
 
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