johnakay Member Messages 1,799 Jan 23, 2013 #1 what is the name of these springs on this lambretta rack.
Wozzaaah The wizard of woz Staff member Messages 17,644 Jan 23, 2013 #2 They're torsion springs if that's what you mean?
chriscase Member Messages 88 Jan 23, 2013 #3 hi there , i think the correct name is torsion spring , hope it helps sorry , bit late
rtbcomp Moderator Messages 18,549 Location Sheffield UK Jan 23, 2013 #5 Torsion coil springs, as opposed to the type of torsion spring made from a bar that twists.
Shox Dr Chief Engineer to Carlos Fandango Messages 17,866 Location East Yorkshire Jan 23, 2013 #6 The engine
brightspark Member Messages 41,312 Location yarm stockton on tees Jan 23, 2013 #7 Shox Dr said: The engine Click to expand... looks like a luggage rack to me ???
gordon stephenson Member Messages 7,430 Location Skelton in Cleveland U.K. Jan 23, 2013 #8 I have heard of them being referred to as letterbox springs!!
Hitch Moderator Staff member Messages 13,480 Location England Jan 23, 2013 #9 Torsion springs, for definite.
Welderpaul Member Staff member Messages 14,771 Location UK Jan 23, 2013 #10 +1. Use 6 of them to take the majority of the weight on hinged manhole lids we do.
Wedg1e They call me Mr. Bodge-angles Messages 7,907 Location Teesside, England Jan 24, 2013 #11 I name it George