What is the meaning of "hardbar"?

[(CZ)enda]

English is my second language and I would appreciate your help.
Does the term "hardbar" mean the same as "torsion bar"?
Thanks.

 

[custard]

never heard of a hard bar im afraid,anti roll bar?

 

[HP]

Can you give us an example of where the word hardbar was used?

 

[dave]

is it a pub where nutters drink?

 

[(CZ)enda]

"The minimal front overhang and oscillating hardbar enables the machine to ride over steep terraces and banks as demonstrated by this ‘dry ditch’ test"

The "hardbar" is a component in a tracked vehicle undercarriage. Unfortunately, I do not have any piccies .

 

[dave]

is it a solid bar instead of having dampers?

 

[custard]

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/Articles/suspension-djm-chevy-suv/article.aspx

Sway Bar and Trailing Arms
Adjusting the rear sway bar and installing new links as well as trailing arm brackets are required when dropping the rear 3"-5". The sway bar needs to be moved to the passenger side of the vehicle or there is interference with the pan hard bar. The new end links are offset especially for this and all necessary hardware is included with the kit. Trailing arm brackets are also used to allow the axle to move up with the new coil springs. This bracket keeps the trailing arm at the correct angle.

 

[HP]

Ah - It's a Panhard rod:

 

[Liam]

Torsion bars were fitted to the front of the Rover 800's and likely a few other cars, can't remember the exact reason for use though.

Liam