re: Re: Torsion bars v coil overs

[Jay Negrin <jmnegrin@domain.elided>]

Dennis, on this continuing thread asks:


"How does one do progressive rate on torsion bars?  I know you can do
dual rate, but I haven't seen progressive rate."
Perhaps that's another reason to go coilover?"

Just got my brain in gear, so the lube may not have made it to all of
the lobes, just yet, but. . .

How about a tapers torsion bar, skinnier at one end than the other.
Isn't that one way it's done with coil springs?  I know, pain in the
whatevers, and you are still pretty much stuck with the rate as provided
by the mfg.  Also not likely to find a great range, as it will have to
be pretty much specific for each car.  No one says it would be easy.

Less than 2 cents' worth, this time.

Jay Negrin
ARO So Cal
76 Alfetta GT - lucky to find a set of GTV6 bars and springs - Yeah!

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