Torsion bar/K frame removal

['67Satellite]

Pretty simple question, just wanted to ask before I broke something.

What's the best way to remove torsion bars without destroying them? I don't have much room in the garage, and I'm far from having a lift.

I have the adjusters in front all the way loosened, and the clips in the back are both off. I'm just not sure where to go from here.

Thanks in advance guys

 

[Propwash]

Remove the upper control arm bumpers.........Jack up the car (till wheels are completely off), verify the adjusting bolts are all the way disengaged......From here on out, a torsion bar removal tool would be the way to go to avoid damage. Clamp the tool to the bar and tap towards the rear of the car till they're free.

 

[5.7 hemi]

There is a tool that fits around the t-bar and you wack the "tool" and the t-bar comes out. If not wanting to save them, vise grips and the "bfh" will do.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Since you are that far, you might as well remove the lower control arm to replace the bushings. If they have never been done im sure they need it. Separate the lower ball joint. Remove strut rod nuts and lower arm pivot pin nut. This way you can use the lower arm to help push t bar back. Once its free from the t bar rear mount it should fall apart pretty easy

 

[67 coronet]

i use hemirebels method and it works well.only thing he didnt mention is to leave the nut loose on the end of the control arm pivot stud when you tap it with a hammer.that way there is no chance of hitting the threads.

 

[Pistol Pete]

It doesn't hurt to hit both ends with a torch (propane not cutting ) to soften up the now petrified grease as well.

 

[moparmarks]

Remove the upper control arm bumpers.........Jack up the car (till wheels are completely off), verify the adjusting bolts are all the way disengaged......From here on out, a torsion bar removal tool would be the way to go to avoid damage. Clamp the tool to the bar and tap towards the rear of the car till they're free.

Also loosen the LCA stud nuts on the K-frame. Object is to get the LCAs to hang down as far as possible.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

I also forgot the sway bar links need to come off of lower arm too

 

['67Satellite]

Victory! Thanks guys, invaluable resource this forum.