In a message dated 9/21/2009 9:16:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dplakosh2@xxxxxxxxx writes: I do know (that is if I recall correctly) that with an original torsion bar (when properly adjusted) and with no strut on the door that the door is only suppose to open a few inches say 3-6 inches which (to me) indicates that the strut plays a significant role in opening the door(with the original bar).>> Correct. That's an easy way you can tell if the torsion bar is correctly torqued. And the need for lift, as you guessed, is greatest at the beginning of the lift arc. Wayne A. Ernst vin 11174 DMCTech http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/DMCTech/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/