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Specifiers & Installers Guide to TORSION BAR APPLICATIONS Specifiers & Installers Guide To TORSION BAR APPLICATIONS WELCOME Thank you for specifying Sauber Torsion Bars. By choosing us as your stability partner, you derive the following benefits: * Improved Stability * Stability is safety, and safety is our first concern. A Sauber Torsion Bar can eliminate unwanted counterweight, offering your users an extra safety margin. Because Sauber bars don't rigidize the chassis frame, they always provide a smooth, quiet ride. * Long Life * Premium bronze and galvanized components. Bushings guaranteed and replaced as/if needed for 10 years. 10 Year parts coverage when inspected at no greater than four month intervals. * Excellent Documentation * Our comprehensive applications charts, installation instructions and detailed drawings provide the vital information you and your installers need in an organized format. * Superior Support * Toll-free phone and fax service from anywhere in North America provides easy access to the resources of our organization through your personal company representative. * Lower Life Cycle Costs * Since it takes less time to mount our bar, its installed cost can actually be less than other alternatives. Sauber Torsion Bars are designed and built to last as long as your chassis. * Extensive Inventory * Our inventory power puts our bar on the floor just when you want it. Your production schedule can't wait on your suppliers, and with us as your partner, it won't. * More Choices * Underframe or overframe, nobody provides more installation options than we do. More choices mean a better fit for your particular application and less "customizing" on the shop floor. * Simplified Pricing * Sauber Torsion Bars have just four pricing levels: A, B, C & D 3/2014 Torque & Inspection Guidelines Page 1 Un-plated Zinc Plated Torque (ft-lbs) Torque (ft-lbs) Min-Max Min-Max Fastener Specifications & Application Information Spring Set U-Bolt Nuts 108-137 --- 1/2"-20 Grade 8 Bolts 96-128 --- 1/2"-13 Grade 8 Bolts 153-205 --- 9/16"-18 Grade 8 Bolts 137-184 --- 9/16"-12 Grade 8 Bolts 233-310 --- 5/8"-18 Grade 8 Bolts 191-255 --- 5/8"-11 Grade 8 Bolts 379-504 --- 3/4"-16 Grade 8 Bolts 339-451 --- 3/4"-10 Grade 8 Bolts 485-728 --- 7/8"-9 Grade 8 Bolts 893-1190 --- 1"-12 Grade 8 Bolts 48-67 (N-m) --- 12mm x 1.75 Class 5.8 76-105 (N-m) --- 14mm x 2.00 Class 5.8 117-163 (N-m) --- 16mm x 2.00 Class 5.8 231-319 (N-m) --- 20mm x 2.50 Class 5.8 399-551 (N-m) --- 24mm x 3.00 Class 5.8 --- 28-39 3/8"-16 Grade C Lock Nuts --- 63-88 1/2"-13 Grade C Lock Nuts --- 127-172 5/8"-11 Grade C Lock Nuts --- 218-295 3/4"-10 Grade C Lock Nuts Torque Assumptions & Important Information 1. Torque values are provided for lubricated bolts. For dry, unlubricated bolts increase torque values by 10%. 2. Values shown for Grade 8 bolts are based on alloy steel heat-treated bolts with a minimum tensile strength of 120,000 PSI. Nut values shown are for all metal prevailing torque "crown type" lock nuts. 3. If fasteners are encountered or used that are outside the assumptions stated above, the installer is responsible for determining the proper torque level based on the fastener manufacturer's recommendations. This information is intended only as a guide. Manufacturer's torque ratings should be followed at all times. Inspection 1. Check fastener torque at semi-annual periods 2. Check bushing condition quarterly. 3. Check weldments and casting conditions quarterly 4. Check items 1-3 before and after each stability test 4/2017 Torsion Bar Applications Chart Page 4 Overframe Rear Underframe Rear Underframe Front 1 Dodge/Chrysler D350/W350 - 1993 & Prior 8700-DB D3500 8700-D1B D4500/5500 8750-D1 Ford E350 Van F350 - 2WD & 4WD 8700-FB - '98 & Prior 8700-F5B (f) 8700-F6B (r) F450 8750-F8 (r) 8705-F2B - '03 & Prior 8705-F4B - '98 & Prior 8750-F7 - 2.5” Bar (f) 8705-FA – ’16 & Prior 8705-F9B – ’16 & Prior 2WD & ’16 & Prior: 4WD 8700-F7 – 2” Bar (r) 8735-F1 - '99 & newer 2WD & 8750-F6 – 2.5” Bar (r) 4WD 8700-F8 – 2" Bar (f) 8750-F5B – 2.5" Bar (f) F550 8750-F8 (r) 8705-F2B - '03 & Prior 8705-F9B – ’16 & Prior 2WD & 8750-F7 (f) 8705-FA – ’16 & Prior 4WD 8750-F6 – ’16 & Prior (r) 8735-F1 – ’99 & newer 2WD & 8750-F5B – ’16 & Prior (f) 4WD w/6.0L Diesel F650/F750 8750-B - '03 & Prior 8755-F8B 8755-F7B - 9K 2WD '03 & Prior 8750-N1 (f)) 8755-F9 - 12K 2WD '03 & Prior 8755-FB - 8.5K 2WD 8755-FC - 10-12K 2WD LCF 8750-N1 (f)) F600/CF6000/F700/LN-CF7000 8750-CFB or 8750-B Multi-leaf springs--8755-F2B 8755-F1B Tapered leaf springs w/ shock absorbers--8755-F3B F800/L-LN-LS-CF8000 8750-CFB or 8750-B Multi-leaf springs--8755-F4B 8500 GAWR--8755-F1B Tapered leaf springs w/ shock 12000 GAWR--8755-F6B absorbers--8755-F5B Freightliner FL-60/FL70/FL80/FS-65 8750-L1B 8755-B Code 400-029 8K axle w/ 3"W Not compatible w/ air brakes Springs or Code 400-024 10K 8755-L3--Shock absorbers axle w/ 3"W springs - 8755-L2B Code 400-024 10K axle w/ 4"W springs or Code 400-003 12K axle w/ 4"W springs - 8755-L1B Business Class M2 8750-L1B 8755-B Compatible w/ forward mount- ed air brakes 8755-L3--Shock absorbers GM/Chevy CR3/CV3/CP3/TR3/TV3/TP3 8700-CB TK3/TC3/TP3/CK3/CC3/CP3 8700-C1B (f) P30 Chassis w/ 11,000 # rear 8700-C4B - '00 & Prior end (8700-C4B) 8700-C5B (r) Vandura 3500 - 11000 GVW 4/2017 Torsion Bar Applications Chart Page 4 Overframe Rear Underframe Rear Underframe Front 1 3500 Cutaway - 12000 GVW 8700-C6B 3500HD 8700-C3B 8705-C4B C5D/C6D/C7D/P6T 8750-CFB or 8750-B 8755-C5 C5H/C6H/C7H/P6S (KoDia. c) 8750-C2B 8755-C2B '02 & Prior C6/C7/C8 - C/E/V Cab Styles 8750-C2B 8755-C7 with and without 8755-C6 - 10K '03 & Newer shock absorbers 8755-C3 - 12K w/ stabilizer C4/C5 - C/E/U/V Cab Styles 8750-C4 8755-C4 '03 & Newer W4/W5/W6 - Isuzu 8750-C3B NPR/NRR/FSR Navistar 4200/4300/4400 2WD 8750-N1 (r) Leaf springs--8755-N7B (r) 8K GAWR--8755-ND Leaf springs--8755-NC (f) 10K-12K GAWR--8755-NA 1452/1652/1400/1600/1654/ 8750-NB or 8750-B Leaf springs--8755-N7B GAWR<10K 8755-N5B 1754/1854/1954 Leaf springs w/ shock absorb- GAWR=10K-13K 8755-N3B 2155/2375/2575/2554/2574/ ers--8755-N8B GAWR=14K 8755-N6B 2674/2675 Air Suspension--8755-N4B 4600/4700/4900 4700/4800 4WD 8750-NB or 8750-B 8755-N1B 8755-N9 - 9K & 12K axles 4600LP/4700LP 8750-NB or 8750-B 8755-N2B 7300/7400 4WD 8750-N1 (r) 8755-NH GAWR=10K-14K--8755-NE 7300/7400 2WD 8750-N2 (r) Sterling Acterra M5500/6500/7500/8500 17.5K & 21K GAWR--8755-B Acterra 20K GAWR w/Air Brakes-- 8755-S1 Notes: 1 Underframe front bars have been discontinued - information here provides parts and service support (f) Bar can only be mounted forward of axle (r) Bar can only be mounted rearward of axle When ordering whole assemblies, please provide the following: Torsion Bar Model Chassis Year, Make & Model GAWR (Rear Axle) & GVWR When sourcing parts, please provide the following: Torsion Bar Location Chassis Year, Make & Model GAWR (Rear Axle) & GVWR Bushing Type: 1) Steel Encased Rubber or 2) Urethane - Specify Orange or Blue Toggle Link Length Torsion Bar Components Breakdown 04/2017 Price Apox Anchor Frame Toggle Model Code Weight Drawing Bracket Bracket Link Bar/Arm Overframe Applications 8700-C A 115 lbs. 1177ST 10151 10210 10053 10083 8700-CB 115 lbs. 4141ST 10152 10210 10060 10084 8700-C1 115 lbs. 1177ST 10151 10212 10053 10083 8700-C1B 115 lbs. 4141ST 10152 10212 10060 10084 8700-C2 115 lbs. 1177ST 10159 10212 10053 10088 8700-C3 110 lbs. 1177ST 10159 10212 10053 10092 8700-C3B 110 lbs. 4141ST 10160 10212 10060 10093 8700-C4 115 lbs. 1177ST 10159 10210 10053 10083 8700-C4B 115 lbs. 4141ST 10160 10210 10060 10084 8700-C5B 115 lbs. 4141ST 10152 10212 10061 10105 8700-C6B B 115 lbs. 4141ST 10152 10212 10060 11257 8700-F A 115 lbs. 1177ST 10151 10209 10053 10083 8700-FB 115 lbs. 4141ST 10152 10209 10060 10084 8700-F1 115 lbs. 1177ST 10153 10209 10053 10083 8700-F2 B 120 lbs. 1211ST 10159 10217 10053 10090 8700-F2B 120 lbs. 3906ST 10160 10217 10060 10091 8700-F8 120 lbs. 3906ST 11674 10217 10060 14611 8700-F3 A 120 lbs. 1177ST 10159 10212 10053 10090 8700-F3B 120 lbs. 4141ST 10160 10212 10060 10091 8700-F4 110 lbs. 1177ST 10159 10212 10053 10101 8700-F4B 110 lbs. 4141ST 10160 10212 10060 10102 8700-F7 110 lbs. 4141ST 11674 10212 10060 10102 8700-F5 B 115 lbs. 1211ST 10155 10217 10053 10090 8700-F5B 115 lbs. 3906ST 10156 10217 10060 10091 8700-F6 A 110 lbs. 1177ST 10155 10212 10053 10103 8700-F6B 110 lbs. 4141ST 10156 10212 10060 10104 8700-D 120 lbs. 1177ST 10151 10209 10053 10085 8700-DB 120 lbs. 4141ST 10152 10209 10060 10086 8700-D1 120 lbs. 1177ST 10159 10212 10053 10094 8700-D1B 120 lbs. 4141ST 10160 10212 10060 10095 8750 C 145 lbs. 1579ST 10164 10230 10053 10114 8750-B 145 lbs.
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