3rd Gen (74) Charger-Torsion Bar removal

[74ChargerSE]

I am trying to remove the torsion bars and LCA off a 74 Charger with an automatic transmission.  This is my first Mopar, and therefore my first dealings with torsion bars.
I'm following the (deceptively simple) service manual instructions:
1.Remove UCA bumper (the UCA is off the car, so that's good
2.Lifted car, been that way since winter
3Released load fully from torsion bars
4.Removed the lock ring, thin metal ring

5. From manual: "Remove automatic transmission torque shaft on carlines R,W [Charger!],B,J,V and L with stick shift"
I don't see anything that resembles a torque shaft from the tranny, and the way I read that sentence it seems to apply only to cars with a stick shift? So that would not apply to me

6. I don't have the special tool, so I'm using a pair of vice grips protecting the bar with rubber heater hose, which I got from the site.

Just to be on the safe side, I shot some WD40 into the socket where the LCA and torsion bar meet and at the rear end of the bar as well.  After repeated strikes with a hammer, I cannot get this bar to budge.

I've either missed something or I need a better pair orf vice grips.

Can anyone help?

[Nacho-RT74]

tranny stuff ? why ? I don't know what the hell has to do any part of tranny on this deal.

another trick... you can try to push to rear the LCA from K member once you released the front nut and TB will be easier to get out from LCA.

[Chryco Psycho]

undo the nut on the LCA pivot  & pry the control arm & the T bar & LCA back it should come out easily

[Nacho-RT74]

what I tried to say, but better explained LOL

[74ChargerSE]

Guys,

Thanks for the replies - your tip worked great!

[hemihead]

My t-bars were stuck at the rear anchors and I had to unbolt my t-bar crossmember and smack the crossmember off the back of the bars with a rubber mallet.The came right out then.