Torsion bars

[gwh200]

Well blow me down...my N/S torsion bar just snapped.

[slobodan]

Was you doing something extreme and/or outrageous?

[gwh200]

Well I was rolling a...funnily enough...roll up. I wasn't even in it.

[Albannach]

I bet that made a nice wee pop when it went?

[gwh200]

Especially with 5 tons of hummer sat on it.

[Albannach]

Right; that's me confused...

[oneidadan]

Was the Hummer trying to mate with the surf?

[gwh200]

It's your age andy. Hummers also utilise torsion bars forthefront suspension set up. The hummer limo weighs just over 5 tons. It snapped right in the middle of the bar, 5 mins after igot back to the yard with it. I've replace it now though. Just took it for a spin and it's fine. It's a lot easier to change than a surf one. You can only have it in 4 different positions. This isn't a usual hummer arrangement. When these vehicles were sent fir a certificate of initial fitness, the steering was changed to allow a better turning circle. This was done by removing front drive shafts and using an amended steering telayarm. The torsion bats were also upratedto 4 position only bars.

[tintin]

Had me worried there!!

[gwh200]

Just gotta titivate and she's ready for collection al. Later this week?

[tintin]

Will try mate, was trying to get you some dosh but the van broke down friday at the 4x4 racing. just got it home by AA
The cam belt tensioner and belt have gone, (£500) had them done after exactly the same thing happened in jan 2007!
Gucking Futted

Wont be offended if you have to sell to someone else cos of the work situation, but let me find out 2moro if i can get the van done on my AA repair insurance!

Alan

[dieselboy]

Grah whats this about torsion bats? Did the wheel muller the arch?

[gwh200]

Should be torsion bar tony. And yes quite a kit if peripheral damage.

[dieselboy]

Should be torsion bar tony. And yes quite a kit if peripheral damage.

I was just messing around with you Graham

If a bar snapped on my truck my wheel would ruin the arch, + extension and bonnet most probably. The bottom bump stop is about 4" or more away from the control arm.
One of the risks I suppose. Luckily you wasnt driving it at the time!

[gwh200]

I know you were messing old love.

the noise of a torsion bar snapping...cures constipation !!