You're correct - I meant to write "torsional" instead of "radial" rate.
The current fixture that I am working with will only allow rotation in the clockwise direction. Do you think it will have an appreciable effect on the results if the bushing is only preloaded 3X in the clockwise direction...
I was wondering if anyone is familar with a procedure or specification for the testing of stabilizer bar bushing radial rates? I am trying to develop a "crude" benchtop test using a torque wrench to try and compare the radial rates of different types of rubber stabilizer bar bushings. I am...
