95 GMC Safari – Broken Torsion Bar
Question:
The torsion bar on the driver’s side of my 1995 GMC Safari broke the other week. The shop that did the repair work under a GE Capital extended warranty replaced the broken part, but was told by the local GM dealership that torsion bars should/must be replaced in pairs. Is there a reason (other than profit for GM) for replacing torsion bars in pairs? Is there a GM technical service bulletin that addresses this matter? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Regards, Peter
Response:
Just like with brakes. If you replace one front caliper, replace them both. It has to do with keeping things even. The spring rate will be different on the old one, because it’s older, making for suspension geometry that’s a little off. I’d also do it for peace of mind, if one went the other can’t be far behind. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > The torsion bar on the driver’s side of my 1995 GMC Safari broke the > other week. The shop that did the repair work under a GE Capital > extended warranty replaced the broken part, but was told by the local > GM dealership that torsion bars should/must be replaced in pairs. > Is there a reason (other than profit for GM) for replacing torsion > bars in pairs? Is there a GM technical service bulletin that > addresses this matter? > Thank you in advance for your assistance. > Regards, Peter
