Torsion bars

Dan Williams · Post by **Dan Williams** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:06 am

Does anyone know what material the torsion bars are made from?
Thanks Dan

Matthijs Dijkstra · Post by **Matthijs Dijkstra** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:45 am

Hi Dan,

It is spring steel if I'm not mistaken!!

Matthijs

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:46 pm

I think its a material called piano wire which is a high carbon steel.

Post by **Armortek** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:02 pm

Dan

The material is spring steel, not piano wire.

Mark

Dan Williams · Post by **Dan Williams** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:06 pm

Thanks Mark,Knowing the material type was a big help.I have the suspension done.I use a small mill and a fixture to put the flats on the
bars.This is easier then filing,and looks better.
Dan

Rich Stinchcomb · Post by **Rich Stinchcomb** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:13 pm

The transition from flat to the rest of the torsion bar should be gradual. A sharp machined edge could cause the torsion bar to break. The flat should be as smooth as possible for the same reasons.