20-01-2014, 10:13 AM
Careful, as it's only certain Partner/Berlingo models that have the correct 21.3mm torsion bars - some only have 20mm from memory, which is the same as you'll already have fitted to your beam.
As has been said, for torsion bars there's nothing else that you can do other than custom made ones - you can't cut down and weld a torsion bar, and that I'm aware of there's nothing else OE off the shelf that will fit a 309 beam that's thicker than you've already got fitted.
306 GTi-6 torsion bars are the same thickness as what you've already got (20mm) and the bars fitted to late estates and Xsara VTS models (21mm) are too long to fit a 309 beam. As has been said, you're probably getting muddled with the ARB's which can be cut down and resplined or cut and welded to the end plate - I don't particularly like the later option but it can be done.
I do have a pair of 21.3mm Partner/Berlingo torsion bars that were bought new from Peugeot and only used for a few weeks if they're of any interest? Still in black powder coat and I think even have the original Peugeot stickers on them. I had been planning on fitting them to my own car, but I've since reverted back to a 205 width beam and hence they're sat here gathering dust.
I'd be looking for £125 posted for them, or call it £150 and I'll throw in a 309 width 22mm ARB too - the splines are a little loose/worn on the ARB but it works perfectly when fitted to the car and goes well with the above TB's.
As has been said, for torsion bars there's nothing else that you can do other than custom made ones - you can't cut down and weld a torsion bar, and that I'm aware of there's nothing else OE off the shelf that will fit a 309 beam that's thicker than you've already got fitted.
306 GTi-6 torsion bars are the same thickness as what you've already got (20mm) and the bars fitted to late estates and Xsara VTS models (21mm) are too long to fit a 309 beam. As has been said, you're probably getting muddled with the ARB's which can be cut down and resplined or cut and welded to the end plate - I don't particularly like the later option but it can be done.
I do have a pair of 21.3mm Partner/Berlingo torsion bars that were bought new from Peugeot and only used for a few weeks if they're of any interest? Still in black powder coat and I think even have the original Peugeot stickers on them. I had been planning on fitting them to my own car, but I've since reverted back to a 205 width beam and hence they're sat here gathering dust.
I'd be looking for £125 posted for them, or call it £150 and I'll throw in a 309 width 22mm ARB too - the splines are a little loose/worn on the ARB but it works perfectly when fitted to the car and goes well with the above TB's.
1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 16v // 1992 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1999 Peugeot 306 HDi Estate