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Sway bar- what's it made of?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cwadej, Apr 22, 2021.

  1. Apr 22, 2021 at 7:06 PM
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    Yes, I know its steel, but that's a very broad term. What kind of steel?
    Anyone have access to specs like that?
     
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    A sway bar is usually a torsion spring that resists body roll motions. It is usually constructed out of a cylindrical steel bar, formed into a "U" shape, that connects to the body at two points, and at the left and right sides of the suspension.
     
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    While technically correct, completely useless.

    What type of steel? Specific blend ?
     
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    Likely heat treated SAE 5160 steel
     
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    Sway bars are made of low-alloy manganese, medium to high carbon steel specially heat treated to reduce malleability and increase strength.
    1095 to 9260 grade steel is used in spring making.
     
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    Chopping mine up, trying to learn machining (lathe right now) Knowing the material helps know how to work it.
     
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    Gracias
     
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