Torsion bars are vital parts of the modern-day suspension system. They actively support the weight of the vehicle, absorbing impact as it travels to ensure a comfortable and adaptable ride. Yet despite these benefits, and its renowned durability and minimal maintenance, the torsion bar is a relatively simplistic setup as The Drive details:
“When a torsion bar is placed into a suspension system, it is mounted in its natural state. One end mounts to the lower control arm, the other to a fixed position on the chassis. Spring tension is set by twisting the bar. The torsion bar works to rotate back to its original state. The counter-rotation forces the lower control arm toward the ground, effectively suspending the vehicle just the same as a coil spring or leaf spring would.”
As you will discover when searching for a torsion bar upgrade however, not all were created equal. Here we delve deeper into one of the best brands around for torsion bar upgrades…
Why everyone is talking about Terrain Tamer
As a 4×4 upgrade brand well known for its quality, Terrain Tamer is the go-to for torsion bars and rebuild kits.
During the early days, it was the help they provided to now famous mailman, Tom Kruse, that propelled their business to legendary status. Thanks to a modification, Tom would go onto complete the world’s most remote mail run through the Australian Outback for almost three decades. Terrain Tamer became known as a brand that could help its customers negotiate the most rugged landscapes, with Bill King (AKA ‘King of the Outback’) among its earliest customers.
Today, Terrain Tamer has proudly designed, developed, rigorously tested and supplied more than 40,000 4WD parts.
Solving the problem with factory torsion bars
As Terrain Tamer’s history tells us, they’re a team that loves solving problems, and the issue many 4×4 vehicle owners face with their factory torsion bars is very prevalent.
As you may have already experienced, factory torsion bars become warped and brittle over time. This leaves them particularly prone to cracking, which can mean disaster for your ride and handling. Most factory torsion bars are after all not designed to cope with the extremities of heavy builds, heavier loads and even tougher conditions.
As time goes on, torsion bars can also lose a lot of their spring, providing a harsher and more uncomfortable experience. Additional upgrades, such as heavy bumpers, can cause premature failure too.
Whether it’s the terrain that’s proving challenging or the weight of your vehicle’s upgrades causing issues, having suspension that you can rely on becomes even more of a priority.
Uprated to deliver results for 4×4 drivers
Unlike your factory torsion bars, Terrain Tamer torsion bars are uprated to cope with extra weight and harsher conditions. Utilising high grade spring steel, you can enjoy durability and ride comfort, even with prolonged or intense use.
To ensure precise fitment whatever your needs, all vehicle-specific Terrain Tamer torsion bars are pressure rolled, preset and hardened. As a result, increased durability, optimal integrity, improved performance, minimal sagging and enhanced life cycle are all a part of the package.
We stock Terrain Tamer torsion bars for a wide variety of vehicle makes and models, including the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Shogun and Isuzu D-Max, for a heavy-duty solution that’s fully integrated and truly tailormade.
Discover our full range of Terrain Tamer torsion bars here.
