Help removing torsion bar
#218653
02/09/09 11:44 AM
02/09/09 11:44 AM
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Posts: 2,126 Hunt Valley, Maryland
1fastrunner
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Trying to get my engine out the bottom, and of course I've already hit a hurdle. I removed the front nuts, rings, and seals from the torsion bar up front. I've taken the load off and removed the back nuts. Am I missing something else, or maybe some tricks? Dumb question, does it come out the front or the back of the lower control arm. Thanks, Jim
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Re: Help removing torsion bar
[Re: 1fastrunner]
#218657
02/09/09 11:58 AM
02/09/09 11:58 AM
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Posts: 1,482 Lake Orion, MI
goldduster318
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when i removed mine, I unbolted the lower control arm and the wedged it and the torsion bar back. It then came out of the back of the sockets (since the clips were removed) and from there on was extremely easy to get out.
'70 Duster 470hp 340/T56 Magnum/8 3/4 3.23 Sure-Grip
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Re: Help removing torsion bar
[Re: 1fastrunner]
#218662
02/09/09 12:28 PM
02/09/09 12:28 PM
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DirectSubjection
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Tacohead. The First and Only
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No - out the back of the K-frame by the trans. Look in the holes, remove them with pliers, then slide the bars out the same way.
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Re: Help removing torsion bar
[Re: 1fastrunner]
#218663
02/09/09 12:30 PM
02/09/09 12:30 PM
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68RRFlyer
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Put your head under the car aft of the trans crossmember (where the driveshaft enters the trans). Look forward at the backside of the transmission crossmember and you'll see two big cylindrical studs about 3" in diameter sticking out towards you. You're now looking at the backside of the torsion bar mounts on the crossmember. There is a small "C" clip that you'd need to remove as pictured in the above post photos located in a recess inside that mount. It's usually greasy and dirty. Remove that clip and scoop out all the grease you can. Sometimes the old grease and crud makes it hard to wiggle out. Not trying to be a smart-alec, but that's the best way to describe where you're not looking! Cheers
Last edited by 68RRFlyer; 02/09/09 12:32 PM.
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