Damage cuased by lowering Torsion Bar.

job seeker · 12-03-2014 12:01am #1

Hi all,
I see alot of Xsaras,306s and saxos slammed (felted) on the ground on the different forums. Coilovers on front, lowered a few "nicks" on the back. I assume lowering torsion bars ain't a good idea, but just wondering what damage exactly does it do to the car?

exhibit A

Thanks.

JimmyCrackCorn · 13-03-2014 12:03am

None if done properly and not done to the extreme.

job seeker · 13-03-2014 12:25am

JimmyCrackCorn wrote: »

None if done properly and not done to the extreme.

Seriously? Jeez, I wasn't aware of that. You learn something new every day.

Also how do you mean done properly? Is there a certain way to do it?

Thanks.:)

Supergurrier · 13-03-2014 12:31am

Manufacturer warranty covered aftermarket springs, better than original shocks etc.

Cutting springs and cheap coilovers will only put your suspension under more pressure and spacers don't help either

job seeker · 17-03-2014 3:24pm

Supergurrier wrote: »

Manufacturer warranty covered aftermarket springs, better than original shocks etc.

Cutting springs and cheap coilovers will only put your suspension under more pressure and spacers don't help either

But, I thought, pre 2003 on 306, Saxos, Xsaras and 106s the back axels had torsion bar. I'm sure the front had standard shocks. Meaning that a coilovers or lowering spring wouldn't fit the back??

I think ye took me up wrong..
But here is a guide on lowering the rear of a 306 might help explain better.. Click here

Thanks.

Damage cuased by lowering Torsion Bar.

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