torsion bars

[98explorerkid]

what are the best torsion bars to get for a torsion twist. i have 98 xlt 4.0 but i was wondering if v8 bars would give me more lift with the tt. any help?

 

[corkey]

they give the same lift , but the v8 bars will make the ride harsher,

 

[Brandon96]

'B' code bars were the stiffest/strongest, if that helps...

 

[98explorerkid]

what are they on?

 

[Brandon96]

Good question, lol.

I would assume most if not all v8's.. but then again, my '96 XLT has them.

 

[98explorerkid]

how do you find out if they are the b bars

 

[Brandon96]

If it's still there, they should have a tag on them for right and left; REB or LEB (i think the middle letter is and E on mine..) If not it might have a different letter, but if there's a 'B' on it, thats your bar If not, you might be able to look on the ends of them, where they go into the lower arms OR on the frame mounts, I think it may be stamped on the ends.

EDIT - Found the stiffness codes in order: B D E F G H J L .. There's been some talk about code 1 and 2, but I don't think anyone has really ever seen them, but if you can find a 1 or 2, they're said to be the strongest, but I can't say for sure.