I like that uncle tony doesn’t have a stupid intro straight to the point 👍

Good job Tony, a walking and talking Chrysler encyclopedia.

Is it just me, or is it super weird to see Uncle Tony kneeling down on that clean polished cement floor, instead of on cracked asphalt, gravel and rain puddles???

In Nascar guys would cut holes in the floor so they could adjust the torsion bars from inside the car, using the wrench under their leg. After start of race, lowering it to go faster and then jack it back up for tech at the end.

Fun Fact: For the movie Bullitt Max Balchowski had to reinforce the Mustang's front end and install heavier coils. For the Charger, he just turned the bars up a bit.

Always love how a Mopar rear end rises up on it's haunches when you get on it.

You know this story is going to be good when UT start's the video off in a rocking chair, that's when you sit back and just shut up and listen to him!! :D

Torsion bar comment classic. When I was in high school I had a 70 charger L code 383 2 barrel. Wanted a classic rake look. Didn't have money for air shocks so I just lowered the front end using the torsion bar adjustment. A few months later took my car to alignment shop for a front end alignment. The guy was bitching at me saying he was going to charge me more money cuz he had to raise my car up to the proper level. The good old days.

All that Tony, and you never even mentioned the low center of gravity! Huge bonus for guys who run around the twistys.

Glad to see you at home in the new shop!!!! I'm a Chevy guy ,but right now I drive a Jeep. I love all makes of car and trucks!! I am looking for my dream truck...about a 50 Ford Pick Me Up!!! LOL You got to love old Iron!!! LOL

Geez Tony, bringin back memories of my youth. I remember doing a grade 10 science project on Chrysler torsion bar suspension and how it differs from traditional suspension on the other manufacturers vehicles. Luckily, I had a future brother in law who, with his dad, had a garage full of mid sixties and early seventies Dodges. He was able to lend me some of the parts involved so I could show the different components in class. It was cool and I got an A on the project. Thx for the memories 👍

Those of us who lived in the Rust Belt had to throw away our Darts and Valiants when the mounting points for the torsion bars rusted out and dropped the front end onto the ground.

Can’t forget the Classic Mopar starter sound that makes them Awesome!

It's a brilliant design. I have a 57 300C that had a lot of the firsts in engineering that evolved into greater things in the 60s. My first primer into how brilliant Mopar engineering, is years ago reading Rick Ehrenberg's articles, then found a gem of a book by Tom Condran called Performance Handling For Classic Mopars and his other book Mad About Mopars gives great insight into the greatness of Chrysler engineering. Because of those books and articles I rebuilt and modified the suspension on several of my Mopars over the years....

"It's just a different twist on the same thing" ... I see what you did there. :D Cheers,

Born with a traction bar.. that just sounds right 🤘

I couldn't agree more! This is something I discovered on my first car, when I was still a teenager. That old girl would sit level no matter how aggressive you took a corner. The limiter was my nerve!

This guy is a MOPAR genius, I love to watch all his videos

Haven't had a MOPAR since my mom's 1969 Dodge Monaco 383 Sure Grip wagon when I was a kid, but for huge American iron, that car would handle! I remember learning on it tossing it through the local twisties with its mammoth dimensions. Driving friend's Fords and Chebbies, I was amazed at how they wallowed and bucked and needed to be rushed by hanging their tails out like drift cars. The Monaco just got down to business and went where you put it when you pressed the loud pedal. And got an honest 18 MPG moving the longest 9-passenger wagon built at the time. I loved that car, and it was happier at 100 than anything I've driven that fast since. Wish I had one now. Thanks for the memories, Uncle!

You have a wonderful way of explaining all things automotive ! You obviously like what you do,and your enthusiasm is contagious.. Thanks so much Sir ! 🌞

Tony, remember Chrysler built tanks for the War Department then DoD and since WWII the tanks suspension was torsion bar type over vertical or horizontal valute spring suspension thus made the tanks very maneuverable on the battle field and could run at faster speeds in battle, so it makes sense the MaMopar went with torsion bar suspensions over coil springs in their cars also most pick up truck have torsion bar suspensions today because of the reliability of the torsion bar suspensions.

What we did not see in this video was Uncle Kathy having to get up and down on the floor every time Tony did. Kudos!

I love torsion bars and I hate torsion bars. Love that they can be adjusted to dial in at the track. Hate that any idiot can put a wrench to them. Same for adjustable coil overs. If you feel the need to adjust them by all means have at it. Just be aware that camber and toe will be affected. Also it's good practice to always Jack up the vehicle by the frame until the tires are off the ground to unload the bars before turning the adjustment bolts.

In a hundred years this channel will be used by collectors and museums to figure out how to keep Chryslers in proper working order.

I love all classic 60s and early 70s cars, especially GM cars like the Camaro, GTO, 442, Firebird. My brother and cousin were Mopar fans, (no competition, I love Mopars too). So I am familiar with these cars and how to work on them. I am so impressed with UT. He is a true classic car enthusiast and knows all the tricks and details that comes from working on them for decades.

Actually... A coil spring is a ridiculously long skinny torsion bar that has been coiled up into a tube shape.

If I had a nickel for every mopar front end I tuned up for guys that had no clue. LoL yep a dream to setup. Once you wrap your head around them. Still my favorite front end.

I love MOPAR! Hey, Tony, get some 1/4 inch plywood to put under your jack stands to protect that floor. They are tough put the base of the jack stand will cut the surface in time. I learned that the hard way. Mike

Best thing after I put headers on my 74 Duster I had was cranking up the torsion bars a little at a time until it stopped scraping them on speed bumps

Was doing rear break band replacement on a 1969 road runner , so of course back end was up on stands , i herd a loud BAM. Right front torsion bar broke. Had to order part even though this was in 1976 . put a put a deep well socket up in the adjustment area and drove it like that for a week untill my new torsion bar came in. MOPAR.

Amen to everything!!! I absolutely love the way a torsion bar suspension launches, that weight transfer, then the push up from the rear, they leap frog of the line and then plane out straight. Damn!

The signature sound of the gear reduction starter.....that's a Mopar!

Awesome that you have the shop now. You moved right up fast keep it up uncle Tony.

Porsche 911 used torsion bars front and rear. Every corner is adjustable. Great when it is set up correctly. You need scales, though. First time Hearing Chrysler used them. Neat to see them being used for adjusting corner weight for drag racing.

I noticed that nice, new epoxy floor too. It looks great and has to be a nice change for Uncle Tony to work on and slide around under cars without getting his shirt and pants all dirty with oil and grease. He definitely deserves it.

I drive a 2015 Ford Mustang GT, but here I am getting schooled on how great Mopar torsion bar suspensions are. It's simple really: When Uncle Tony tells a story, you listen.

As a kid we had a 1972 station wagon that broke a torsion bar on the passenger side...I still remember how loud it was....my first car a '77 Aspen R/T with a 360 had the torsion bars that went towards the front...I ended up replacing the 904 trans with the 727 from that station wagon when I was 16...I always liked the torsion bar setup.... Great Video 👍

I always learn something new from Uncle Tony. I love it.

Hi uncle tony, thank you for your information and knowledge because I am self taught it’s so interesting to me to learn that you can do so much with mopar’s by making adjustments especially the way the rear is centered and torsion bars just great 👍👍🚘

Every time I have to compress a GM coil spring I swear under my breath , I could of had a Cuda.

Uncle Tony on Rocking chair talking Mopars love it

So happy for you to see you in the new, beautiful shop!

Great tribute to Chrysler's suspension, perfectly explained. Congratulations 👏

Have replaced them before. Fell in love with the simplicity in what Chrysler had designed. Thanks Uncle Tony.

Best video you have EVER done ... OK I really liked it!

1955 Packards had full length torsion bar suspensions on all senior cars. The torsion bars make for great suspensions.

That was awesome Uncle Tony! Wisdom and Mopar go hand in hand. Between both sets of grandparents growing up there was a 69 Fury, 73 Duster, 72 Dart Swinger and 78 Diplomat. My parents fell for the GM hierarchy for years (start at Chevy and go to Oldsmobile or Cadillac years later) Those GMs were nice but in the shop a lot. I never remember the grandparents mopars with any trouble. Just simple, strong, tough and reliable cars. A Duster may not be as sexy as a Cutlass but it was hell of a lot more reliable.

My auto shop instructor back in 1972 ( my junior year) was a complete MOPAR man. He drove a brand new 1971 Dodge Dart. His car was on the lift one day to show us his Torsion bar front suspension. The entire class was taught the reason why then and there exactly what Tony was showing us in this video. The instructors name was Anthony Chesto. An 8 fingered Italian dude. ( Lost two in an unfortunate fan belt incident) . To this day I remember him as if I had a Auto- Shop guardian angel looking over me throughout my career as an auto body Tech. I was the only kid in that 1973 graduating class to go on and own a shop if my own. Thank you Tony. You're echo of wisdom will resonate throughout a generation if young mechanics. Well done video. I'm a subscriber now .

Thanks for the tip on removing the torsion bar I need to rebuild my Charger front end! This content is what makes this channel awesome.

I've watched this multiple times. It's amazing how nice this car is underneath...... I'm from NJ they are rotted to hell or beat to hell. No one comments on that not even you uncle Tony!! But I mean that as a compliment. Good on you for not rubbing it in our faces but you scored!!!

The mopar guru, uncle Tony the amount I’ve learned from you over the last year is unbelievable, thank you for all your knowledge! You da man!

Good info UT. Glad to see the new shop is working out well. The place looks good, and has plenty of room to video.

Nice new shop! I love this episode. Torsion bars are cool. I read that Ford and, GM drag racers that had to run stock complained about the Chrysler guys using slant six torsion bars on much bigger engine set ups. But, it fit the rules because it is factory. Huge weight transfer on launch! I don’t know how much of that is true in an old story but, you definitely touched on the topic. The rear leaf spring set up too. Thanks for sharing!!!

Very very cool! Another video where I learned something! Thanks Uncle Tony and Uncle Kathy!

Story time from Uncle Tony's rocking chair. Great informational video! Great camera work Uncle Kathy! The new shop is lookin' really good. ROLL UP YOU CIGARETTE!!! LOL

Outstanding knowledge my friend!!!!

Nice part of the F J M body set up is that the torsion bars acted as a anti sway bar as well

The ironic thing is that when Ford and GM put independent front suspension on their 1500 4 wheel drive trucks they used torsion bars!

I Just Want too say a huge thanks too UTG for the info on buying these cars , and what to watch out for, concerning the seller’s and the cars. Excellent info ! Buyer beware. Thanks pal.

Spot on info . Great video. People should pay attention , this info is gold !!!!

Very cool, thanks for the knowledge transfer UTG!

UT is always informative and can explain things in a easy to understand language! I’m not a Mopar guy but find the topic interesting Thanks Tony!

I’ve always loved Packards. They had their own take on four wheel torsion bars. Ride quality was fantastic

This is just what I needed to watch today. I never worked on a Dodge front end and I always had questions about replacing the torsion bars.

good information bro i always appreciate a knowledgeable mechanic!

UTG!!!!’ First off.... I own a 67 mustang and with that being said you are my GO TO KZfaq mechanic!! Your patience and knowledge is AMAZING!! Your break down of your videos and making it easier for the non mechanic people watching is so helpful. Thank you for these videos and I wish you nothing but continued success.

I never knew what was the big Mopar thing until I owned one. Chevy everything till I bought a d100 shortbed with a 318 4 barrel and full length headers and Flowmaster 40s .That truck ripped and sounded even better. That day I knew.

My 3/4 ton 1962 Chevy pickup had torsion bar suspension. It worked great . Thanks Tony good info .

Thanks for the education. Really well explained.👍

OK, Tony....that has got to be one of the simplest and most concise explanations of Mopar torsion bar suspension ever. BAM! Thanks for being you!

New shop making great content easier already , learning all the time with Tony the rod shop master !

Extra care and engineering, it makes a difference.

Very interesting. I did not know this. Good stuff Uncle Tony

Another great video Tony!

Love your work mate

Love learning new things about mopar thanks ut

Yrp! Thanks UT for touching on this!. I love the front torsion bar design. We fooled around a bit with them on a cousins street/stripper. And I recall one ford kid trying to tell us we needed to swap the whole rear out for Ford and buy traction bars. But there was never a need. It didn't have the same problems his did. Very cool UT

Great stuff unk I learned about the leaf spings when I was about 16 my camaro had bad wheel hop and the Chryslers didn't 👍👍

Keep schooling us younger guys, I had no idea how to work on that system. Thanks Tony!

Thanks UT for such great content. Isuzu used Torsion Bars in their trucks and SUVs in the 80's and 90's. Lot of guys hated it but it made raising and lowering them a breeze and they were a lot better handling, both on and off road, than most other STOCK SUV's and Jeeps of the era.

In 50 years of Mopar repairs, I only saw one broken torsion...and it WAS a '57.

UT needs to have a spot in the Hot Road Hall of Fame. Never stop sharing the knowledge, never take your foot off the go pedal.

OUTSTANDING video, thank you! Packard had the torsion bar suspension. My friend has a mid 50s model, and it’s one of the most surprising cars ever. Lockup torque converter and many other features. The remarkable torsion bar suspension allows it to take off ramps at more than 70 mph, in a mid 50s automobile it’s beyond belief. Astounding. Shame the brand didn’t survive...

awhile back you mentioned fitting an air shock at rear right corner of car, this reduces twist/lift of body as I remember! Outstanding information!

Lucky me, my dad spent a whole lot of time rebuilding cars and trucks. Sadly, he had never done much with MOPARS. Some time back he owned some kind of station wagon, either a Dodge or Plymouth, something from the early 60's, not sure what year. When I came home from the USAF with a 76 New Yorker, he was so blown away he just fell in love with them. Sadly, he died before he could do anything with any of them because soon after ward he had a stoke and died.

Lot of value in these videos.

I never knew this. Great vid, UT!

Another great feature of the torsion bars is there’s very little intrusion into the engine bay. So it allowed Chrysler (or the owner) to shove even bigger engines under the hood. Ford and GM had massive strut towers to work around or even remove completely. I’ve seen guys hack them out and replace it with a Model A front axle from the hotrods.

Dang, I wish I had known this back when I had my 1970 340 Dart Swinger. Very informative. Thanks Uncle Tony!

Great explanation - thank you!

Thank you tony you have opened alot of eyes on what we over see sometimes, you couldn't be more right about alot of things including life lessons ;)

Great episode!!! Torsion bars explained!!! Tony does give very interesting viewpoints on the history of the Engineering perspectives of the differences of Chrysler products and other competing products.... Torsion bars being used for suspension systems by other companies, has been taking place on other makes of vehicles for many years... VW is an example of this...

Imagine being the poor woman thinking her car was doing a wheelie 😂

One of the things that I always go back to is the holes in the head that have are large enough to pull lifters out without removing the intake. They were always so simple to work on until the emissions era hit.

Most Volkswagen bugs had torsion bar suspension but are an entirely different car. My 71 super beetle was the first model with the McPherson strut front suspension. Uncle Tony is a treasure trove of Mopar knowledge. Probably all cars but Mopars are definitely his love.

In looking up on this chassis torsion bar suspension, had to research chassis diagrams A-body 62Dart. (Grampa's ride) Got factory diagrams and understood this concept applied. NO COIL SPRINGS. Helped mfg torsion bars for Tanks yrs ago.. thanks for the short seminar for understanding Mopar chassis.

For my 20 years of life on this planet i was born and raised and gm guy. Ive always loved mopars but always visualized them as way to expensive and I usually tended to just stay in my own lane with the GMs. Recently picked up a 73 satellite with a 318 and its been my daily driver since. Dirt cheap slow sedan but it really got me into mopars. Gonna do some work based off bottle rockets budget 318. Thanks uncle tony for making the most relatable content on youtube!

Excellent description and demonstration Tony! The "Engineer's Car" is what Dad said, and is why he bought Chrysler in '67, after having always been a Chevy man.

Great Job Uncle Tony. Now I understand Chrysler's torsion bar and leaf spring system. If I ever get the chance to buy a classic Mopar to resto mod, I now know what to do with the chassis. Thanks.

Thanks for that!