Suspension overhaul

[72satteldog]

ok, i have most of the suspension out of my 72 sattelite. who has an easy torsion bar removal tool makeup? no access to a welder so no welding. also, where to go for suspension kit and bushings. figure as long as its apart may as well replace it all. any advice is well appreciated.:thinker:

 

[65hemi]

I made a simple t bar remover using a piece of 2x4 and some u bolts. Used 3 or 4 u bolts around the t bar and through the 2 x 4 (about 12' long). Whack on the 2 x 4 and the t bar comes out. Careful not to damage or knick the t bar if you are going to reuse it.

 

[Cranky]

If you do nick it and it's not very bad, you can polish it out smooth.....

 

[CoronetDarter]

ok, i have most of the suspension out of my 72 sattelite. who has an easy torsion bar removal tool makeup? no access to a welder so no welding. also, where to go for suspension kit and bushings. figure as long as its apart may as well replace it all. any advice is well appreciated.:thinker:

Hey Dog,

Just pulled my front suspension yesterday along with the K frame. Like you I don't weld so I tried vice grips, assorted clamps (I'm replacing them so I didn't care if they got nicked) with no luck so I got the tool from Mancini - $42 with shipping. I'm going to need it again when I do the Dart so I figured it was worth it. With the tool the T bars came out in less than a minute. Good luck.

 

[slepr1]

Firm Feel (www.firmfeel.com) sells all suspension parts for your 72, stock or upgrade. Also, one of the sponsors for FBBO, www.p-s-t.com, also sells all of the parts you are looking for...with a discount.

 

[72satteldog]

thanks for the advice fellow moparheads.