I have a 80s model Toyota pickup 2wd. The title says it’s a 1984 sr5, but has the 79-83 body style and interior. It was lowered by previous owner and he had taken the torsion bars out. Would a 84 torsion bars work? I can’t find any part trucks to pull them off of. the brackets are also M.I.A.. I need help this is my first Toyota. Ps. I’ve called places from 6 hours from home looking, Facebook, and searched the web. Im not made of money so would prefer to save some dough. Could I cut and weld them to shorten the torsion bars if they are too long?

 

Bars from a newer truck may work not sure BUT cutting and welding a torsion bar is not a good idea.

Im sure someone here may be able to help with measurments

 

Okay Ik that the torsion bars are 35 1/4 inches long but the newer models are 35 3/8. If they work I’ll slap them on. Coilovers are to expensive for my taste

 

Doubt a 1/8" will matter much.

 

!/8" probably won't matter, BUT, if it is nacessary to cut that little bit off go to a shop that has a big bandsaw. Heating the metal with a torch will soften it and you'll be back to where you are, without a torsion bar.

My concern would be the end-splines count and diameter on the bar. Not sure if it's different early to late, but I would make sure before I bought anything.

 

Okay so should I just take the lowers and uppers off the 85 model and slap em on my 82 to make sure it’s a fit?

 

Measure, measure, measure! At least do your research. I don't know the crossover dates, so I couldn't say for sure.

 

Your situation with a 1984 Toyota pickup featuring an earlier body style and missing torsion bar brackets presents a challenge. Torsion bars from an '84 model may not be directly compatible due to differences in design or dimensions. To resolve this, explore online forums, salvage yards, or specialized Toyota parts suppliers for both torsion bars and brackets specific to your truck's model and year range. Networking with fellow Toyota enthusiasts can yield valuable insights or potential sources for the needed components. If brackets are unavailable, consider fabricating or adapting them, ensuring compatibility with the '79-'83 body style. Professional assistance from a Toyota specialist or fabricator may be beneficial in customizing the setup. Thorough research, collaboration with the community, and resourcefulness will be key in sourcing and adapting the necessary parts for your unique 1984 Toyota pickup.