Torsion Bar Front end

[Danr55]

Other than Contemporary, were there any replicas built with torsion bar front suspension?

[Tom Wells]

Dan,

The Gen I and Gen II Everett-Morrisons had that option. I still have all the parts for an XKE torsion bar front suspension.

Reason I didn't use them is that it reduced the ground clearance a lot - the torsion bars were parallel to and beneath the frame rails on each side.

Tom

[Danr55]

Thanks Tom

[1985 CCX]

Remember the XKE engine out weighs the Ford unit so it was within design limitations.

I loved my CCX, handled great. Just switch to buggy spring which is also fun...

[Tom Wells]

Jeff,

If you need different spring rates for your XKE torsion bars, go here: Team CJ torsion bars

Dan is a quality supplier of all things XKE (and a few other makes).

One of the most comical stories I've seen emanated from his purchase of a new XK8 around 2000 to use as his own personal car. Recall that he is a top-tier restorer of all things Jaguar as you go along ;-)

If you read this link from the bottom up (start, to the finish at the top) I'm sure you'll be intrigued with his sense of humor and his writing: xk8

Tom