Die cast stabilizer bar ends
A method for forming a stabilizer bar includes providing a metal bar having first and second ends, and die casting first and second receptacles over the respective first and second ends.
1 . A method for forming a stabilizer bar, the method comprising:
(a) providing a metal bar having first and second ends; and
(b) die casting first and second receptacles over the respective first and second ends.
2 . The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein step (b) includes forming a mechanical bond between the first and second receptacles and the respective first and second ends.
3 . The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein step (b) includes forming the first and second ends with a non-circular cross-sectional shape to form the mechanical bond.
4 . The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein step (b) includes roughening a surface of the first and second ends to form the mechanical bond.
5 . The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein step (b) includes forming a socket within each of the first and second receptacles.
6 . The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein step (b) includes forming an opening through each of the first and second receptacles.
7 . The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein step (b) includes die casting the first and second receptacles with respective first and second flat sections.
8 . A stabilizer bar produced according to the method recited in claim 1 .
9 . A stabilizer bar for use in a vehicle suspension system, comprising:
a metal bar having first and second ends; and
first and second die cast receptacles respectively formed over said first and second ends.
10 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 9 , wherein said metal bar and said first and second receptacles comprise a steel material.
11 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 9 , wherein said first and second receptacles each include a ball.
12 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 9 , wherein said first and second receptacles each include an end section that extends from a base section.
13 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 12 , wherein said end sections include substantially flat and substantially parallel opposing surfaces.
14 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 12 , wherein said end sections each include an opening.
15 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 12 , wherein said end sections each include a socket.
16 . The stabilizer bar as recited in claim 12 , wherein said end section forms a non-parallel angle with said base section.