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Torsion Bar Set – Jaguar E-Type – 32.312" x 0.890" Diameter (Pair)

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SKU 4720-890

Category: Jaguar E-Type Performance Torsion Bars (Outlaw / Race Spec) 

The 4720-890 is the thickest front torsion bar upgrade available for the iconic Jaguar E-Type (applicable to all Series platforms running the longitudinal front torsion layout). Stepping up to a massive 0.890" diameter, this solid alloy steel set represents the ultimate "Outlaw / Race Spec." It delivers an uncompromisingly stiff spring rate designed to support heavy V12 engine modifications, extreme weight-reduction builds, and full-track competition cars. By virtually eliminating front-end body roll and brake dive, it keeps your tires completely flat through aggressive cornering, transforming the E-Type's vintage grand-touring feel into a razor-sharp, modern racing machine.

Performance & Fitment

    • Application: Jaguar E-Type (Series 1, 2, and 3 variants utilizing the standard factory longitudinal length).

    • Diameter: 0.890". The absolute maximum diameter for hardcore racing, outlaw track builds, and competitive vintage motorsport where minimal body roll is required.

    • Length: 32.312" (Exact factory dimensional replacement).

    • Design: Solid, single-piece alloy construction engineered for maximum torsional strength and resistance to structural sag under intense racing stresses.

  • Premium Construction

    • Material: Solid 4340 Heat-Treated Alloy Steel. Forged from premium racing-grade steel designed to handle continuous structural twisting without sagging or losing its spring memory over time.

    • Manufacturing Process: Centerless Ground. The outer body of the shaft is ground to a mirror finish, maintaining absolute diameter consistency. This precision removes all microscopic surface imperfections, eliminating potential "stress risers" where fractures typically form under high-load track conditions.

    • Coating: Heavy-Duty Powder Coating. Seals the raw steel against track debris, oil leaks, and moisture, ensuring long-term protection against corrosive pitting.

  • 🇬🇧 Classic Jaguar Suspension Tech & Installation Notes

    Deploying maximum-diameter 0.890" race torsion bars on an E-Type requires strict attention to chassis tension and precise setup:

  • ⚠️ Caution: High-Tension Energy: Torsion bars store an immense amount of mechanical energy. Before loosening or attempting to remove your existing bars, you must use an E-Type torsion bar unloading tool or safely support the lower wishbone assembly to completely relieve the tension. Attempting to force a loaded bar out can cause catastrophic personal injury and permanently distort the chassis anchorage points.

  • ❌ The Spline Indexing System: Jaguar engineered the front and rear splines of the E-Type torsion bars with a different number of teeth (fine vernier adjustment). This allows you to fine-tune the front ride height. Rotating the bar a single notch in the lower wishbone vs. one notch in the rear chassis reaction plate changes the front trim height by minute fractions of an inch, making it easy to level and corner-balance the front end perfectly for the track.

  • ❌ Spline Sockets Cleanout: Over decades, the splined sockets inside the front lower wishbones and the rear reaction plate gather road grime, hardened grease, and surface rust. Before sliding the new 0.890" bars into place, thoroughly clean out these internal receivers with a wire brush and a premium penetrating solvent. Forcing a new bar into a clogged socket can easily strip the splines.

  • ❌ Anti-Seize and Lubrication: Always apply a generous coat of heavy-duty, waterproof anti-seize or a moly-based grease to both splined ends before installation. Because these splines must allow for slight movement as the lower control arm moves through its suspension arc, running them dry will cause severe squeaking, internal corrosion, and eventual seizure.

  • ❌ Maintain Left & Right Orientation: Torsion bars are directional. They are structurally pre-stressed in a specific direction during manufacturing or take a permanent "set" based on the rotational torque of supporting the car. Ensure you inspect the bar ends for Left (Passenger side on LHD) and Right (Driver side on LHD) stamps. Swapping their sides will force the metal grain to untwist against its set, causing rapid ride height sag or premature bar failure under race conditions. 

What’s Included

  • (1) Pair of solid torsion bars

Warranty

Backed by a 1-year warranty for peace of mind.


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