Torsion bar problems ?

1. matteon Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 North Walsham, Norfolk Posts: 331 Citroen Saxo VTR 52 plate

   #1 22nd June 2011, 15:02

   anyone had any trouble with anything at the rear of the car after having the torsion bar lowered and using the standard dampers ? my mate keeps saying something about needing new bearings ?
2. Saxo_Seann Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 aberdeenshire Posts: 106 'T' Reg Posi Westcoast

   #2 22nd June 2011, 16:37

   yeah he needs new bearing bud
3. matteon Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 North Walsham, Norfolk Posts: 331 Citroen Saxo VTR 52 plate

   #3 22nd June 2011, 16:38

   they very expensive and which bearing is it ? its not actually for him i wanna get mine lowered but wanna no the damage risks involved
4. user_41948 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wivenhoe, Essex Posts: 968 White MK2 VTR (Dead black/pink VTR)

   #4 22nd June 2011, 16:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by matteon they very expensive and which bearing is it ? its not actually for him i wanna get mine lowered but wanna no the damage risks involved

   *hijacks thread* I wanna know the same buddy (Y)
   
   Ive been told its recommended but not essential? But i guess id wanna take all precautions.. My car breaks enough as it is!
5. Jack Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 937 NA

   #5 22nd June 2011, 16:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by YourDreamGirl *hijacks thread* I wanna know the same buddy (Y) Ive been told its recommended but not essential? But i guess id wanna take all precautions.. My car breaks enough as it is!

   If you're lowering more than 40mm you will want to use aftermarket shocks.
   Using the standard shocks won't affect the bearings, however if the car was lowered in the wrong way (taking off the trailing arm instead of removing the bars) it could lead to a shortened beam life as the seals usually get broken and water and dirt gets in the bearings etc.
6. Carraditch Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3

   #6 22nd June 2011, 23:43

   Got mine lowered 40mm last week, had the works done on it with new dampers, you might as well get it done professionally and done right with having rear dampers otherwise a year down the line it's gonna get tired and you'll have to pay again to get it sorted out mate
7. matteon Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 North Walsham, Norfolk Posts: 331 Citroen Saxo VTR 52 plate

   #7 23rd June 2011, 13:50

   im going 40mm was gunna get sca rally to do it they told me £300 with a wheel alignment and supplying the springs no shocks, what do you think ?