Chevy Colorado Torsion Bars

These days, most vehicles use suspension setups with coil or leaf springs and shock absorbers to dampen the spring's oscillations. However, there is another kind of passive suspension (i.e. not controlled by electronics) – torsion bars. They can be found mainly in military vehicles, some trucks, SUVs, and even sports cars by Porsche made in the 1970s-80s. But although a torsion suspension system is not so widespread today, it's an effective and durable setup that requires no maintenance and boasts some other advantages; for instance, you can easily adjust the ride height of your Chevy Colorado without changing the bars.

Meanwhile, this suspension type has its own issues. The bars twist in order to absorb the motion of the wheels when they hit a bump or other obstacle, and, like in the case of coil springs, the body tends to sag over time. The phenomenon known as metal fatigue still takes place, and torsion bars gradually get more brittle and may even break. If you're into off-roading, it's useful to inspect them visually once in a while to reveal potential damage left after collisions with rocks or other objects. But anyway, whatever kind of repair your truck needs, here you will find a good assortment of Chevy Colorado torsion bars and related parts.