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Torsion bars
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:06 am
by Dan Williams
Does anyone know what material the torsion bars are made from?
Thanks Dan
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:45 am
by Matthijs Dijkstra
Hi Dan,
It is spring steel if I'm not mistaken!!
Matthijs
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:46 pm
by Allan Richards
I think its a material called piano wire which is a high carbon steel.
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:02 pm
by Armortek
Dan
The material is spring steel, not piano wire.
Mark
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:06 pm
by Dan Williams
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
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:13 pm
by Rich Stinchcomb
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.