HD Torsion Bars: Independent4x.com

[spaceCADETzoom]

Thinking of buyimg these to carry the weight of a winch/heavier bumper. My issue is the

it feels like a solid TRUCK now.

from silverbullet.

One thing I actually miss from the VX before my 912 OME and torsion bar crank was that it drove like a CAR, handled better than an SUV. Less body roll (i don't miss how hard it was over bumpsm, though). So by "truck" do you mean it's a lot more vague, floaty, barge-like? More like an F150...or back more toward like a WRX? Because vague and floaty, that's what trucks drive like, and if that's what these HD Torsion Bars do, I may not want that... I get that it's "better". But by what standard? I don't know if it'll be worth $500. Any more cool adjectives for the difference in the VX post-indy4x torsion bars? THanks.

[tjh]

Thinking of buyimg these to carry the weight of a winch/heavier bumper. My issue is the from silverbullet.

One thing I actually miss from the VX before my 912 OME and torsion bar crank was that it drove like a CAR, handled better than an SUV. Less body roll (i don't miss how hard it was over bumpsm, though). So by "truck" do you mean it's a lot more vague, floaty, barge-like? More like an F150...or back more toward like a WRX? Because vague and floaty, that's what trucks drive like, and if that's what these HD Torsion Bars do, I may not want that... I get that it's "better". But by what standard? I don't know if it'll be worth $500. Any more cool adjectives for the difference in the VX post-indy4x torsion bars? THanks.

What he said ^. I'm waiting for my 913's to arrive. I hope they decrease the body-roll . I'm looking forward to the drop as-well.

[spaceCADETzoom]

I was thinking of getting 913s too. Not really sure I need that extra height in the back; even though I cranked the torsion bars some, I've got a larger rake than I did stock.

[SilverBullet75]

You are totally right about the adjectives... LOL. It's too hard to describe the feeling. I wish you could come drive my VX and make your decision that way. I will say, I agree with Buffy... I don't think it would be good for a stock height VX. It handles the larger tires and lift very well though. The only thing I want to add is a new set of Rancho shocks (adjustable). My stock shocks are a little worn out.

[VXorado]

You are totally right about the adjectives... LOL. It's too hard to describe the feeling. I wish you could come drive my VX and make your decision that way. I will say, I agree with Buffy... I don't think it would be good for a stock height VX. It handles the larger tires and lift very well though. The only thing I want to add is a new set of Rancho shocks (adjustable). My stock shocks are a little worn out.

I might have to get a set. I notice that the IFS doesn't handle to weight of 35s well and especially over bumps. I've been riding a lower tire PSI to make it more tolerable for my daily commute. I always thought the HD torsion bars would make it worse but it seems you had the opposite results...

[LittleBeast]

Silver Bullet, I lowered my VX (took out the 2" spring spacers from Indy4x) by going back to just the OME 912's and I have the diff dropped as well, so the CV's are horizontal, and now with the 35" tires my ground to top wheel arch is a perfect 39" at every corner.

VXorado, after driving the VX with the 35's for less than a full day now I think I agree with too much nose dive while braking and cornering etc, so these HD torsion bars may be next on my purchase list now :-)

Thanks for all the input please keep updating us :-)

[SilverBullet75]

Something that just keyed in my mind is that it is very similar in feel to the 919s. So imagine 919s up front.

[princejazzbo]

So I'm a new vx owner and wanting to do a lift on mine. but seeing all the different springs has the question what kind of difference would i see from the ome 912's which come with most lift kits from independent4x.com vs. getting parts separately and going with the 913's or 919's. i'm only going for a little lift. currently have mickey thompson baja stz tires (265/75R16) which give a decent lift. just want a little more suspension travel when offroading.

[JoFotoz]

Hi PJ.....

So I'm a new vx owner and wanting to do a lift on mine. but seeing all the different springs has the question what kind of difference would i see from the ome 912's which come with most lift kits from independent4x.com vs. getting parts separately and going with the 913's or 919's. i'm only going for a little lift. currently have mickey thompson baja stz tires (265/75R16) which give a decent lift. just want a little more suspension travel when offroading.

...if you work through this thread :-

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15476

...you should get all the answers you need.

If not..Holler!

Jo

[princejazzbo]

Hi PJ.....



...if you work through this thread :-

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15476

...you should get all the answers you need.

If not..Holler!

Jo

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.

[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