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> Torsion Bars, when to replace them?
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post Dec 21 2022, 02:55 PM
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Like the title says, how does one determine if a torsion bar needs to be changed? Other than visually apparent wear from metal to metal contact, that is. Do they wear evenly? Is it a good practice to replace both rather than just one? TIA, Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 21 2022, 04:04 PM
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My personal opinion is replace when heavily corroded, worn from rubbing or broken.
I’m no engineer but I think they differ from springs because springs eventually sag so much, they bottom out. I don’t think torsion bars will bottom out the same way. The sag can be adjusted. At least some what.
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