Torsion bar replacement

[Alan_M]

These dont last very long , has anyone had any experience replacing with springs or upgraded the bar ?

Torsion bars are fine and will last. You sure you're not getting mixed with the rear beam? The bearings inside the tube tend to give up over time requiring a rebuild and if left/ignored for too long you'll a new shafts and maybe a new tube. Not particularly difficult job, just long winded with rusty bar splines etc.

Cheapest upgrade is the Xsara VTS beam, bigger bars as standard and I think a slightly different toe/camber on the arms (not sure on that one though).