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Remove torsion bar from radius arm...
Anybody got a tip how to remove the torsion bar from the radius arm? It's on really tight and don't want to damage the torsion bar !
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There are a few similar queries on here, but the end cap of the arm is replaceable so just drill a hole in it, remove the end cap and punch the torsion bar out of the arm. Get a new cap.
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Cool!
Thanks!
Will put in a search first next time.....Sorry. |
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Hold bar with vise grips then rap the spring plate with a hammer it will wiggle off.
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The only way i could get mine off was with a puller and LOTS of heat.
Not my picture but that's what i had to do. Hope yours come off easily. ![]()
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Just did mine today... Pop the cover, puller, WD, and heat.
Why don't these things get put together with anti seize?! I wouldn't use vice grips if your planning to reuse it. The most stress in a torsen bar is on the surface. Notches, even in non-notch sensitive material are bad juju ![]() Just be thankful it wasn't the other end that got stuck! tadd
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I don't have advice for hard to remove spring plates, but from this tread and others with various methods that have been used, it seems they can in instances be very problematic! I just thank my luck in having mine wiggle off very easily using only my hands. Maybe having a California car has something to do with it?
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Wow I guess I got lucky today. Drilled the cap and took a punch and hammer to it. All set and done in less than 30 min for both.
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you just missed an opportunity to upgrade your torsion bar...
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there is a pic in this thread, someone responded to my question not long ago.
T-Bar Stuck in Spring Plate - Help!!
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