| Torsion bar idea [message #293334] |
Sat, 02 January 2016 11:43  |
Hal StClair
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Registered: March 2013
Location: Rio Rancho NM
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I've been thrashing over ideas for torsion bars for our rigs and looking around at existing hardware it seems the TB's used in Chevy/GMC trucks should be a good fit. Although they are about 4.5" shorter and have a .25" larger hex I wonder if they couldn't be adapted to work. The length could be adjusted with an adapter or it seems a simpler solution would be to move the anchoring cross member forward. As for the bars larger hex, why not simply machine an 1/8" off each flat to get them to the 1.5" we need. The bars are through hardened and shouldn't need anything done after machining I'd guess-or am I missing something? It may require using the adjustable pork chops but those could be had with the 1.75" hex that would require only cutting one end of the TB with a slight relieving of the cross member opening for the larger end. There are numerous bars available new or many in salvage yards for 'cheap'.
I know this has been discussed previously, but cutting the bars down seems to be a viable approach. Any ideas?
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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