HD Torsion Bars: Anyone tried them?

[SilverBullet75]

Are there any other companies that make the HD torsion bars for the VX (other than Independent4x)?

My VX is out of commission right now, needing suspension/alignment work... It'd be nice to do the torsion bars and the rest of the stuff at the same time.
Save $$ on alignments...

Thanks

[vt_maverick]

That's what I'm hoping for.
The rear of mine is really stiff with the OME 919 springs. But the fronts are so cranked (to match the rear height) that when I hit a bump (like a speed bump), the un-sprung force really slaps hard when it springs... I have to be careful... It's more embarrassing than anything.
I want to match the feel of the rear to the front.

My VX is out of commission right now, needing suspension/alignment work... It'd be nice to do the torsion bars and the rest of the stuff at the same time.
Save $$ on alignments...

So did it get a lot worse or are you just being cautious? That last post is a little ominous...

[SilverBullet75]

Sorry,
I combined another thread's discussion to this one.

Here's the update:

I want and intend to buy/install the HD Torsion Bars, but Indy4x is out of stock and I'm on the waiting list now. (couple of months til next batch)

In the meantime, I'm doing a lot of other upgrades, including:
- R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors (installed)
- R1 Concepts ceramic pads (installed)
- Front wheel bearing re-pack (done)
- Superwinch manual hubs (purchased, pending install)
- NEW CVs/Axle shafts, w/out cups (purchased from Napa, pending install)
- TOD Off-switch (purchased resistors and stock hazard switch, pending install)
- Diff Drop brackets and cross-member (purchased from Joe D., pending installation)

So, after I finished the brakes/wheel bearings, some buds and I went off roading (just a dirt/rock trail... nothing crazy) and the driver's side upper a-arm mount (alignment shim bolts) came out about 3/4 of the way. Made for a very interesting drive home. Touch the brakes and the left wheel flops right and sends me to the next lane.
So, needless to say, it's outta commission for right now.

I took the wheel off and found the issue when I got home.
I thought I could just tighten the bolts and go...but the left bolt jammed with 2 mm left to go. The right bolt worked fine.
So now I'm trying to get the left bolt OUT... it's stuck. Can't even impact it out. Won't budge.
I'm going to cut it off on Thursday.

Joe Darlington is sending me a set of hardware so I can replace the bent/cut junk.

My original statement from the last post was that I had hoped to have the HD Torsion bars added to this whole project so I only have to re-align one time. Now I have to do it twice.

Oh well.