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Jun 11, 2014 | 09:20 PM

Terry Grieger

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torsion bars

i was wondering if they lose there spring over time?

Jun 11, 2014 | 10:39 PM

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Yes they can!

Jun 12, 2014 | 12:13 PM

Terry Grieger

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cause in my 91 s-10 blazer it feels like when i go over rr tracks it dives on the passenger side

Jun 12, 2014 | 03:24 PM

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That could also be a result of worn out shocks too. Especially if the suspension is really soft and bouncy.

Jun 12, 2014 | 04:33 PM

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^i started to type the sane thing earlier then my phone rang and I forgot to come back and finish it lol

Jun 12, 2014 | 06:15 PM

Terry Grieger

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every thing has been replaced on that side of the truck

Jun 12, 2014 | 06:18 PM

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shocks,rotors,calipers,ball joints u/l,upper control arm bushings and hubs

Jun 13, 2014 | 07:27 AM

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I'm going to hyjack a little and ask a stupid question of where can new torsion bars be bought? I've been doing some searching and nothing comes up for the bar(s) itself for anything S10 related.

Jun 13, 2014 | 03:18 PM

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Just to set the rechord straight a spring does not loose its spring over time as the Youngs modulus never changes. Ref: Machinerys Handbook. The free length or twist angle may change, but rate, no.