What's your technique?
 

How do you get the torsion bars out of the spring plates? I tried vise grips and long handled screw drivers to pry straight off, but only one side would come off that way. (in the car)

Don't ask about what happened to the Elephant racing bushing in the torsion tube while I vainly tried to get the spring plate off the bar.

GOING TO SNAP.

I soaked with wd40. Mine had a little rust in the end. I ended up tapping the end with a rubber mallet and it popped out.

Mine were rusted in. I ended up drilling a small hole in the end of the spring plate and using a punch on the t-bar. Use a wooden block as a spacer to prevent damage to the bushings. I then welded the hole back up after it was removed. If you don't have access to a welder just seal it up with a screw and sealant.

Same as 69911e, small hole, drift and BFH.

Same as above.....
 

I did similar methods as 66911e and Kurt V but the torsion bars won't move a bit. Heat and penetrating oil plus BFH could still not badge the TB a bit.

Since the end caps had already holes, I decided to pry it out. Used a two-arm gear puller to slide the TB out and it was stubborn. Once you break the bond (corrosion) between the TB and cover, it will slide freely.

Perform 66911e/Kurt V techniques first. It should work for you unless you have a severe corrosion like I had. Good luck.

Tony

Thanks, I figured I had to go more drastic. It was too late last night for a BFH.