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Old 02-03-2019, 02:44 PM   #1
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Torsion bars

Hi guys I am doing a front end rebuild and wonder if anybody has removed the torsion bars from the bottom a arm any help greatly appreciated. 61 c10 complete rebuild front to rear. Thanks Walter
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Old 02-04-2019, 09:34 PM   #2
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Re: Torsion bars

Lots of penetrate like PB Blaster, WD Penetrate, Kroil. 2lb hammer, big drift pin or like.
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Old 02-04-2019, 10:28 PM   #3
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Re: Torsion bars

thanks for the info i will try that did you remove them before or after the a arm was removed thanks Walter
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Before a arms. Tire at full droop, jack on pork chop, remove bolt, release pork chop. Punch bar out of arm.
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Old 02-05-2019, 12:03 AM   #5
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Thanks will go at it tomorrow.
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Old 05-04-2019, 07:18 PM   #6
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Did you get the bars out of the A arm?
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