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torsion bar |
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torsion barRod or bar that resists twisting (see torque) and has a strong tendency to return to its original position when twisted. In an automobile, 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. torsion bar [′tȯr·shən ‚bär] (mechanical engineering) A spring flexed by twisting about its axis; found in the spring suspension of truck and passenger car wheels, in production machines where space limitations are critical, and in high-speed mechanisms where inertia forces must be minimized. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The front shock absorbers are mounted inside the springs, allowing four-wheel drive models to use coil springs instead of traditional torsion bars. For instance, Sway-A-Way has three different lengths of torsion bars for Volkswagens that come in 10 different sizes. SANLUIS manufactures suspension components (leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bars, bushings and stabilizer bars) and brake components (drums and rotors) for pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans and automobiles (light vehicles). |
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