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How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt #817104 09/28/10 11:13 PM 09/28/10 11:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 770 Nashport, OH C chargers777 OP super stock
chargers777 OP super stock C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 770 Nashport, OH	How can I get the bolt and adjuster where the bolt threads into out?Anyone have this happen?Any ideas?The adjuster bolt snapped.

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: chargers777] #817105 09/28/10 11:24 PM 09/28/10 11:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,135 A Banana Republic near you. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,135 A Banana Republic near you.	It's not going to be easy, if at all possible, since the bolt is under tension .

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: JohnRR] #817106 09/28/10 11:27 PM 09/28/10 11:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: It's not going to be easy, if at all possible, since the bolt is under tension . I've never had it happen, so...What about torching the torsion bar in half? Will that do it?

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: chargers777] #817107 09/29/10 12:04 AM 09/29/10 12:04 AM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Any ideas? Might melt the threads on the other (top) side of the block or the block itself down SLOWLY w a torch w your smallest tip. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: RapidRobert] #817108 09/29/10 01:59 AM 09/29/10 01:59 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	If you don't mind loosing the torsion bar I'd use a torch & cut the bar first, as you cut the bar it will unload in a controlled manner as the heat will take the spring out of the spring steel... Then torch the adjuster out.. Another option might be to disconnect the shock & lower ball joint then lower the arm till the tension is relieved & torch the adjuster out..

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #817109 09/29/10 04:32 AM 09/29/10 04:32 AM
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chargers777 OP super stock C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 770 Nashport, OH	I dont have a torch but I have a plasma cutter.Could I cut the anchor off where it comes out of the control arm?I am calling the anchor the part the bolt threads into.

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: chargers777] #817110 09/29/10 04:53 AM 09/29/10 04:53 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: I dont have a torch but I have a plasma cutter.Could I cut the anchor off where it comes out of the control arm?I am calling the anchor the part the bolt threads into. The problem is when you cut the anchor the torsion bar is gonna unload... Big time dangerous... If you can release the tension by separating the lower ball joint & unbolting the shock than yeah plasma the anchor, but don't try it without releasing the tension..

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #817111 09/29/10 08:39 AM 09/29/10 08:39 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,322 Michigan C crlush pro stock
crlush pro stock C Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,322 Michigan	Jack the car up as far as the suspension will allow, you could also remove the bumpstop to give you a bit more. Then cut bolt, I wouldn't cut torsion bars unless your buying new.

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: crlush] #817112 09/29/10 10:11 AM 09/29/10 10:11 AM
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darepairman member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 113 S.E. Wisconsin	did this with mine you might even be able to use a sawzall with a little positioning. The Event Horizon is on its way

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: chargers777] #817113 09/29/10 03:52 PM 09/29/10 03:52 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,248 Looking for a way out of Middl... IMGTX I Live Here
IMGTX I Live Here Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,248 Looking for a way out of Middl...	Unbolt the Strut rod, LCA pivot shaft, remove the shock and disconnect the lower ball joint from the LCA. When you disconnect the Lower ball joint have a jack under the LCA and lower it to remove tension. All these items can cause tension to be retained. You will know the tension is loose when the anchor flops around. Next Drill out the bolt in the anchor, or cut the top off of the bolt and slide the anchor out.

Re: How to remove broken torsion bar adjustment bolt [Re: chargers777] #817114 09/29/10 05:57 PM 09/29/10 05:57 PM
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68HemiB master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,316 SoCal	The "swing the LCA down" method has been suggested already. Because I'm lazy, here's a link to a similar thread with a more verbose description of that very undertaking. Down to just a blue car now.

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