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Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: earlybee] #80959 06/28/08 10:48 PM 06/28/08 10:48 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Interesting, so even if teeth marks were evident, no matter how light, you would replace them.

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: earlybee] #80960 06/28/08 10:49 PM 06/28/08 10:49 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,202 California P polkat mopar addict
polkat mopar addict P Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,202 California	I use the vice grips as well, but I use a thick and rather hard piece of leather between the bar and the vice grips. Works well and no teeth marks at all.

Re: torsion bar removal tool #80961 06/28/08 10:56 PM 06/28/08 10:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,389 Looking for a way out of Middl... IMGTX I Live Here
IMGTX I Live Here Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,389 Looking for a way out of Middl...	Quote: Interesting, so even if teeth marks were evident, no matter how light, you would replace them. Small Scratches can become big cracks very fast in a piece of metal under stress. Hence the reason for polishing Rod sides etc.

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: IMGTX] #80962 06/29/08 02:47 PM 06/29/08 02:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY H hemigod426 top fuel
hemigod426 top fuel H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY	Quote: Scratches caused by tools etc cause stress marks that can cause failure. If the Vise grips don't leave marks then no harm done. Most tools do not have serations on them just flats to prevent scratches. I never used a tool, ever. I always loosened the LCA and slid it back if the bar didn't come out on it's own. Many people don't clean the rear of the Tbar socket or release the Tbar completely by removeing the UCA stop. If you don't you will need the tool. up north where the t-bars and hex sockets become one with rust the only way to get it out is the tool, or if you ever bent them racing, from wheelly pops, they wont be easy to get out. to monkey with loosing up lcas, to tap it all back, you will have to take apart sway bar links,strut rods,brakes,wheel,lower ball joint,ect...with tool its 5 minute job, dont even have to take front wheel off.jack up car, impact t-bar jack bolt loose,clamp on tool, remove rear clip, and tap out towards rear MOPAR OR NO CAR

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: earlybee] #80963 06/29/08 03:06 PM 06/29/08 03:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket S snuggles master
snuggles master S Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket	Quote: Well, the teeth marks cause fatigue cracks over time. You may get lucky for a while but the snap failure at any time will make you wiser if you live thru it. I had a bar snap but was in my own drive. I neverr had them out of that car.

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: snuggles] #80964 06/29/08 08:24 PM 06/29/08 08:24 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	It seems I'll be spending a few bucks on T-bars now, great! Not to jack the original posters thread, but any ideas where to get a pair, and should I stay with the stock size, or go up a size or two on the diameter. Thanks.

Re: torsion bar removal tool #80965 06/29/08 09:10 PM 06/29/08 09:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY H hemigod426 top fuel
hemigod426 top fuel H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY	Quote: It seems I'll be spending a few bucks on T-bars now, great! Not to jack the original posters thread, but any ideas where to get a pair, and should I stay with the stock size, or go up a size or two on the diameter. Thanks. mancini 440+6 car 920s hemi car 960s, or to improve handing on any b-body go with 920s MOPAR OR NO CAR

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: hemigod426] #80966 06/29/08 09:30 PM 06/29/08 09:30 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	383 car, I guess the same as 440?

Re: torsion bar removal tool #80967 06/29/08 09:51 PM 06/29/08 09:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,389 Looking for a way out of Middl... IMGTX I Live Here
IMGTX I Live Here Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,389 Looking for a way out of Middl...	The 383's used a smaller Tbar from the factory but there is no reason you can't move up or down as you like. They are the same length just different diameter in the mid section so nothing has to be changed for the thicker bar to work.

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: IMGTX] #80968 06/29/08 10:08 PM 06/29/08 10:08 PM
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Dart 340 moparts member D Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,195 Snowing in the north!	I made my own tool out of aluminum block. It just has a half circle cut into both halves and clamps down on the bar. Seemed to work pretty nice on the last project. Will be using it again this winter.

Re: torsion bar removal tool #80969 06/29/08 10:13 PM 06/29/08 10:13 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY H hemigod426 top fuel
hemigod426 top fuel H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY	Quote: 383 car, I guess the same as 440? all mopars have 1.250 hex ends bars. a body=35.8 long,b+e=41 long, c body 47 long. the type of car will mater. lets says its 383 4bbl b-body there only .860 size, go with the biggest stock size 920 440/hemi hd repop bars. with all bigger wheels now than stock 90% were 14 inch,faster steering parts, disc brake convertions,changed instant over centers in chassis. all mopars need bigger t-bars with these increased suspension demands MOPAR OR NO CAR

Re: torsion bar removal tool #80970 06/29/08 10:17 PM 06/29/08 10:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas earlybee master
earlybee master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas	Quote: It seems I'll be spending a few bucks on T-bars now, great! Not to jack the original posters thread, but any ideas where to get a pair, and should I stay with the stock size, or go up a size or two on the diameter. Thanks. I got a set of 960s from Monicatti after looking for the best deal. Their a board sponsor here so tell them your a member, Torsion Bar Set - 0.960 Price:$177.65 Part Number :P5249158 http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_searchItem.asp Type in torsion bar in the search box.

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: earlybee] #80971 06/30/08 07:53 AM 06/30/08 07:53 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket S snuggles master
snuggles master S Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,964 Pizza Bucket	can bars with small nicks be dressed?

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: earlybee] #80972 06/30/08 08:05 AM 06/30/08 08:05 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Thanks for the advice Hemigod426, front disc brake conversion is probably in the future. Also thanks very much earlybee for the hook on the t-bars. The .960 are probably the way to go. Do I need a discount code, and where would I get one?

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: snuggles] #80973 08/09/08 02:27 PM 08/09/08 02:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,074 So Cal, USA Fab64 super stock
Fab64 super stock Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,074 So Cal, USA	Quote: can bars with small nicks be dressed? According to the FSM, they can. My 1967 manual says: "Inspect torsion bars for scores and nicks. Dress down all scratches and nicks to remove sharp edges, then paint repaired area with a good rust preventative."

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: Fab64] #80974 08/09/08 03:08 PM 08/09/08 03:08 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,213 Los Angeles, CA Mobarge pro stock
Mobarge pro stock Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,213 Los Angeles, CA	Whatever you do, be sure to get the tool. Hemigod's looks a lot better than the other one I bought years ago. Nice and solid. I destroyed the other tool I bought after using it a couple of times. And, while the bars are out, why not do the .92 torsion bar upgrade. I did, and it was totally worth it. '71 SSP - SOLD!

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: CYACOP] #80975 08/09/08 04:16 PM 08/09/08 04:16 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 120 Arizona A anmracing member
anmracing member A Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 120 Arizona	Ours came out without a tool also.... I didn't even know that there was a special tool for that job. We took all the weight of the front end losened up the adjustment bolts and took out the clips. Came right out. Drives pretty good for 40 year old car.....

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: anmracing] #80976 12/22/10 07:37 PM 12/22/10 07:37 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 683 Northern NJ 68 Sat mopar
68 Sat mopar Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 683 Northern NJ	Does anyone know how to get in touch with Hemigod 426 I am trying to but his tool to get moving on my project... 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible 21K mile survivor 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 1956 Desoto Hemi 1955 Chrysler C300

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: 68 Sat] #80977 12/22/10 07:47 PM 12/22/10 07:47 PM
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BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,947 Florida	Click on his user name and PM him hbullet1968@aol.com

Re: torsion bar removal tool [Re: BDW] #80978 12/22/10 08:14 PM 12/22/10 08:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 683 Northern NJ 68 Sat mopar
68 Sat mopar Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 683 Northern NJ	Don't waste your time with any other contraption then Hemigods removal tool. I used it last night to remove my torsion bars and it works liked a charm. Really well built and saved my ass. Just buy it Last edited by 68 Sat; 01/05/11 12:57 PM. 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible 21K mile survivor 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 1956 Desoto Hemi 1955 Chrysler C300

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