Ford Torsion Bar

[Trav]

I hope someone can help with Torsion bar numbers.
99 Ford Expedition AWD non self leveling.
Original bars have 585 L and 585 R stamped on the front of the bar where it goes into the control arm.

The new ones have 360 R on one and 486 R on the other.
Part numbers are correct for left and right.
The 360 is right side the 486 is left but the arrow is going the wrong way, does this get reversed and put into the key side?
Both hex ends are identical so the bar can go in either way.

On the key side of the bars there are markings UM 360 and UM 486 what do these numbers mean?

Ford dealer claims these are the only bars available for this truck, there is no other option listed.
I just wonder if one bar is weaker than the other and the truck will ride softer on one front wheel.

The part numbers from the new bars are…
Left F75Z-5B327-AM
Right F75Z-5B326-AM

TIA

 

[bdcardinal]

What is your spring code? If it is a "1" then those are right, if it is a "4" then no bueno. PM me the VIN and i can double check in the morning. Ill check when i get home (clocking out now) and see if there are any remarks about numbers on these.

 

[bdcardinal]

For the VIN you sent these are the real deal. What are the engineering numbers on the bars themselves, not on the parts stickers, but cast into the part. I checked the remarks section on the dealer webpage and didn't see anything about a running change.

 

[Trav]

Thank You Sir that was really a huge help!
Now i can start putting them back together.No small chore getting them out of the keys and control arm after 10 NE winters.

 

[OVERKILL]

Curious, why are they being replaced? One get bent?

 

[Trav]

One broke (very rare from what i have been told)on the R/side.The truck was down on the bump stop.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Trav
One broke (very rare from what i have been told)on the R/side.The truck was down on the bump stop.


Yikes! Yes, I've never heard of that happening. That would be an interesting experience!

 

[Trav]

It will raise you hair a little i can tell you that.
Many roads around here have not been repaired in a few years and the holes are a car killer.
I hit a ditch where they had dug across the street to lay pipe and didn't fill it very good.No cones or sign,middle of the night.

The city says its on the state and the state claims its on the city.In either case both claim poverty.

Doing bushings and ball joints while i have the control arms out.