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Old 04-12-2018, 12:08 PM
TexasWalkerRanger TexasWalkerRanger is offline
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Default 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

So I’m in need of Torsion bars pretty bad, I have the notorious t-bar sag and wanna replace my bars with better ones, I checked the spring code on the door sticker and it said BK, did a little research and found out that “1” bars are stiffer than “B” bars, so my question is, will they be compatible with my ranger?
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Old 04-12-2018, 01:13 PM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

Yep. The torsion bars themselves never changed in design (other than the spring rates). The torsion keys, however, did change in 2008.


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Old 04-13-2018, 10:18 AM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

I have a set of 1 torsion bars just laying around
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Old 04-15-2018, 07:35 AM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

So will I have to buy the right keys for “1” bars or will they fit in no problems? Also, if I get the “1” bars what else will I have to replace
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Old 04-15-2018, 09:15 AM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

1 bars are a direct replacement for B bars requiring no other parts or mods. Left and right are different lengths, so a swap to #1 bars would need one of each side. There is a special tool to relieve tension on the bar for removal but some use a conventional puller instead. In any case, extra care must be taken doing this - lots of stored energy in the torsion bar, even at top out.
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Old 04-15-2018, 11:05 AM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

So should I get new keys or anything else?
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:44 PM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

2001 Ford keys are the same for 1 and B. Aftermarket sells "lift" keys but they aren't needed.
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Old 04-15-2018, 01:36 PM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

We could have it for the 99 up Ranger and Edge 4X4 and as I have it, the left and right bars are different lengths. LH is 43.00. RH is 41.875. I would have to check the stock diameter.

If there was enough interest involved, we could have these bars produced. The bars would maintain the hex end at the A-Arm side of the vehicle but replace the cam side with a new splined cam. The bars splined end slides into the splined cam [which would be included] and allows for virtually infinite adjustment, albeit you would see a 12-14% increase in rate over stock or better as well.

Additional manufacturing information would be the following:
  • Manufactured from solid 4340 alloy steel
  • Heat treated for increased strength
  • Centerless ground for consistent outside diameter and rate
  • Powder coated to resist corrosion
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Old 04-15-2018, 06:50 PM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

Stock specs:

(code / combined rating / nominal bar diameter)

1 / 2900 lb / 1.09"
B / 2710 lb / 1.06"
F / 2510 lb / 1.03"
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Old 04-16-2018, 12:03 AM
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Default Re: 01 Edge T-Bar upgrade from “B” to “1”

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Stock specs:

(code / combined rating / nominal bar diameter)

1 / 2900 lb / 1.09"
B / 2710 lb / 1.06"
F / 2510 lb / 1.03"
Thank you for those..
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