Whats the purpose of torsion bars?
In automobiles a torsion bar is a long spring-steel element with one end held rigidly to the frame and the other end twisted by a lever connected to the axle. It thus provides a spring action for the vehicle. See also spring.
How to tell if torsion bars are bad?
How to Know If a Torsion Bar Is Bad
- Shine a flashlight into the wheel well of the car or truck. The torsion bar will be sticking out from the car’s frame perpendicularly.
- Feel along the torsion bar for rust. Rust patches will feel gritty like a scab.
- Turn the car of truck on and take it for a test drive.
Can you remove torsion bars?
Over time, these torsion bars can lose some of their springy quality, causing the front suspension to sag and the Vehicles to ride rough. To fix the problem, the torsion bars can either be readjusted Vehicles the weight, or can be removed and replaced with a new pair.
Can a torsion bar be welded?
NO. I have a lot of experience with Jag torsion bars..not only can’t you weld them..but they need to be referenced right and left. The bar is a spring..they should not even be switched side to side as the twist is referenced by the original machining and the subsequent years of twisting and reaction in the frame.
How can you tell if a torsion bar has gone bad?
Turn the car of truck on and take it for a test drive. If one corner seems to sag excessively, then that torsion bar has gone bad. Any metal object can succumb to metal fatigue over time, especially if under constant, heavy loads.
How are torsion bars used in car suspension?
Torsion bars are long metal springs that are used in low-cost car suspension. As more load is placed on a torsion bar, the more the bar twists. The amount of the twist will differ depending on the material used in the bar.
When does a torsion axle need to be replaced?
It is certainly possible for any axle to wear out enough over time to need replacing. Since the suspension is built into a torsion axle if the suspension part was to wear out pretty much the only solution would be to replace the axle.