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Re: [GMCnet] Torsion Bar Adjustment [message #136638 is a reply to message #136513] Fri, 29 July 2011 20:50 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Buskirk stretch coaches have a heavy duty reinforced lower A arm with
the hex made out of billet steel.

JR Wright
On Jul 28, 2011, at 11:52 PM, Larry and Cheryl Dilk wrote:

>
>
> Hal Kading wrote on Thu, 28 July 2011 23:42
>> The left side torsion bar on the Buskirk Stretch has suddenly
>> sagged to the point we have run out of adjustment on the pork chop
>> adjusting bolt. Does anyone have the size and length of the
>> replacement bolt that will give the maximum adjustment?
>>
>> Second question - torsion bar is heavier than stock, 1 3/8". Anyone
>> know what it might be used on?
>>
>> Hal Kading 78 Buskirk Las Cruces NM
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>
> Just a thought but could the lower A arm socket be tearing, slipping
> or stretching to allow partial twisting in the A arm socket? You
> probably know of Steve Ferguson's socket reinforcement on A arms
> recommendation.
>
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J.R. Wright
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