Hi I have seen a torsion bar that has been welded and it worked o/k, it has to be kept straight in a jig whilst it is being welded. The problem is that the torsion bar is twisted in liquid nitrogen. This gives the bar the properties it has. I have spoken to the company that made these and they did not object to anyone using the technology. The problem is that it is an expensive process. This is actually a spin-off from Military technology as the principle used on the Delorean is the same as that used for lifting the canopy over the pilot in I think the F16 jet. I do not know if it is still manufactured for military use but if you are in the states you may find someone could make it, 98% of the problem is not the manufacturing but the processing cost. I hope this helps. Regards Kevin #5959 #10163 -----Original Message----- From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of jrc2905 Sent: 24 June 2007 19:39 To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] Broken torsion bar question Today I discovered my driver's side torsion bar had broken. I had even kept it under stressed just to prevent this from happening. I will make some calls but from what I have read on line, I am out of luck. finding this part. I want to get it welded. Can some one provide me with the specs on the type of metal involved so I can find a welder capable of attempting this repair. I just finished rebuilding the frame, and now this, any positive suggestions are appreciated. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/