How do I choose a torsion bar?

How do I choose a torsion bar?

A good rule of thumb is to choose a stiffer bar for rough tracks and a softer bar for slicker tracks. These guidelines will help you maximize traction. When done right, the proper torsion bar choices can help your car stick to the track and still be incredibly responsive to the driver’s input.

Does a torsion bar affect ride height?

Manufacturers change the torsion bar or key to adjust the ride height, usually to compensate for engine weight. While the ride height may be adjusted by turning the adjuster bolts on the stock torsion key, rotating the stock key too far can bend the adjusting bolt and place the shock piston outside its standard travel.

Is a torsion bar worth it?

The major pro of a torsion bar is that it is inexpensive. There really is not much to it–it’s a bar mounted on metal, so it can be produced quickly and at a minimal cost, which brings the cost of the car down, too. Torsion bars’ simplicity also means they’re easy to maintain, and their parts can be easily replaced.

Are all torsion bars the same?

YES – same thing, just different positioning.

Are torsion bars good for off-road?

Sway-A-Way’s Toyota torsion bars have a smaller than factory diameter, yet still add the strength needed to endure harsh off-road abuse without excessive spring rate. Having just enough spring usually produces the best handling and control.

Do you need an alignment after raising torsion bars?

Yeah, the cranking will require an alignment. If the bumper shows significant sag then it may be contributing too to an alignment. It’s not an immediate need but something you should not let go too long without addressing.

Do you need an alignment after adjusting torsion bars?

Yes you do need an alignment, but I don’t think putting a few miles on without one will be a huge problem. Just make sure you get one ASAP.

Is it hard to make chassis adjustments with torsion bars?

Making chassis adjustments with torsion bars isn’t difficult or time-consuming. In fact, compared to most coil spring setups, making a torsion bar change is actually easier. Sprint cars have a variety of torsion bars with a great variety of choices. They range from 925 to 1600 with multiple choices of lengths.

What is a torsion bar car?

D1 Chassis are torsion bar cars. Why torsion bars? Torsion bars provide consistency and stability. Our standard long-bar (LBX) front torsion bar design provides for the utmost weight transfer and forward bite on corner exit.

What size torsion bars do sprint cars have?

Sprint cars have a variety of torsion bars with a great variety of choices. They range from 925 to 1600 with multiple choices of lengths. Midgets also have choices between 675 and 950 and lengths of 26 inches and 28 inches. Micros have choices between 675 and 900. Diameters of 3/4 inch and 7/8 inch and lengths of 23 inches to 26 inches.

Why does a torsion bar have two ends?

And there’s a very simple reason for that. A torsion bar is a spring just like a coil spring. The shape may be different, but the physics are the same. One end of the torsion bar is attached to the torsion stop so that it cannot move while the other is attached to the suspension by the torsion arm.