Text only | Text with Images

E-Bodies.org Cuda Challenger Forum

Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: ply64post on January 23, 2018, 12:27:28 PM

Title: Torsion Bars
Post by: ply64post on January 23, 2018, 12:27:28 PM
 :unitedstates:

Need some help. What is the proper way to prep torsion bars for a restoration? I know not to nick them, can they be bead blasted ?

                                                        Thanks in advance
                                                            Jeff
Title: Re: Torsion Bars
Post by: Chryco Psycho on January 23, 2018, 12:37:45 PM
You know I bet not , bead blasting them may harden the surface & cause a crack , although I doubt it would harden it enough to actually hurt them , Maybe a wire wheel ?
Title: Re: Torsion Bars
Post by: anlauto on January 23, 2018, 02:19:39 PM
I've been having them media blasted for over 30 years and never had an issue.....if you're worried, then paint stripper and a wire wheel...
Title: Re: Torsion Bars
Post by: GY3R/T on January 23, 2018, 05:52:36 PM
        And if you want the factory look... After stripping, Dip them horizontally in heavy black paint so drips appear on bottom of bar. Keep bar horizontal till dry. Or Spray heavy till you get drips.
Title: Re: Torsion Bars
Post by: ply64post on January 24, 2018, 10:03:45 AM
Quote from: anlauto on January 23, 2018, 02:19:39 PM
I've been having them media blasted for over 30 years and never had an issue.....if you're worried, then paint stripper and a wire wheel...

    Thank you. I just wanted  an answer from someone who has experience in restoration. The glass I have in the blasting cabinet has been used hard, so it is really fine and it should work?

                                                   Thank You
                                                        Jeff
Text only | Text with Images