1977 Apen Wagon Torsion bars 318 vs slant 6

Aspen500 said:

No difference between S6 and V-8 t-bars.

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318wagon said:

Goodmorning all,
My question is, Is there a difference in the torsion bars for an Aspen Wagon with a slant 6 vs a 318 v8? I purchased a Wagon a week ago and the front is super low and It doesnt look like there is much adjustment in the torsion bars, but I have not tried to tighten them yet. In addition the previous owner for some reason removed the sway bar bushings that go through the k member, not sure why but I'm trying to get the car to an ok ride height with minimal negative camber, because the way it sits now, it does have a bit of negative camber most likely due to being so low. I have purchased the sway bar bushings to replace them and then I will tighten the torsion bar to see where the ride height will be. Just curious on any difference if any ( which I don't think there is ) on the t bars.

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318wagon said:

Yes. The area circled in yellow has been removed and there is about half of the lower bushing making the ride horrible. Obviously Im not driving until I get the bushings and end links repalced. Then I will get the torsion bars tightened to get an ok ride height. I got the car for cheap and the guy I got it from said the guy before him lowered the front end and took those bushings out. Do you have a suggestion on front shocks for the wagon?

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AMC Diplomat said:

You can find Moog kits pretty cheap, I think the part number is Moog K7108.

I'm using KYB Excel G shocks.

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318wagon said:

Thank you for the info on the bushing kit. How is the ride with KYB Excel G shocks? Stiff, firm, soft? Also. I have about 1" of threads to tighten on the torsion bars. How much will that raise the front end of the wagon?

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