 995jim
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10-25-21 04:22 PM - Post#2829733
Hi, I will have to reproduce a 7/16" dia torsion rod for the tailgate on a 65 impala wagon but am unsure which type of rod to buy with all the choices. I need about 6 ft in length. Once the choice has been made then I dont know if I should heat the spots to bend or cold bend . Then is cracking become a factor with a hardened rod if thats the right choice. What do you think?
thanks jim
Jim 
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 wagonman100
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10-26-21 07:43 AM - Post#2829758
In response to 995jim
The rods are spring steel and you cannot heat them to bend them. I believe they need to be in an annealed state while bending and then they are heat treated and tempered afterward.
Jay
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Tony1963
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10-29-21 06:03 PM - Post#2829947
In response to wagonman100
Definitely spring steel. I wouldn't be messing with trying to heat and bend it into shape, either.
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bobb
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12-15-21 08:05 AM - Post#2832556
In response to 995jim
a good spring company could make you one. i think diamond spring was my go to company. lmk if your interested and i will dig up the info.
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995jim
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01-13-22 03:56 PM - Post#2834501
In response to wagonman100
well after a lot of investigation it was evident I would have to find a used one and that I did. I found it out west of course, at CT'S ranch
Jim
65' Impala SS, 65' Belair, 89' Silverado Z71, 95' Silverado Z71, 12' Silverado, 15' Silverado LTZ, 16' Tahoe LTZ |
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