So it sounds like the torsion bars were not switched prior to the last installation, right? I have heard that one bar can be replaced. I may be wrong (again), but I thought the only thing that would make them require replacing would be a crack or some other evidence of a break. Otherwise, aren't they "bullet-proof"? Paul In a message dated 3/2/2004 10:17:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, bobsmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > Hi All. > Tonight I pulled the isolator bar out of the Imperial. > I then tried to turn the bars a little to mate them to the adjusting bolts >but they would not move do I need to loosen the nuts that hold the lower a >arms on the cross member. > I also checked the numbers on the bars. > On the right one it has stamped on it 317. > On the left one it has a L and 217 on it. > I have one nos bar for the right side it is stamped 522 R > can I use 1new bar and 1 old bar on this car. > Thanks for any help you can give. > I thank all that replied so far. > This list has been a great source for info and parts. > Bob > 68 Imperial