how and what do I need to remove and install Torsion Bars?

[4aThrill]

I will replacing my torsion bars on a 71 Charger, what would I need to take them out and put new ones in?
put it on a lift,jack stands what has worked for you? If things go smoothly I will be doing this in late April.

[mikepmcs]

You can find some info on these threads.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,22658.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,22339.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,17451.0.html

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25820.0.html

just some general info on this one.  They were installed on the wrong side:  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,12081.0.html


v/r
Mike

[4aThrill]

thankx

[Dodge Don]

I made my own torsion bar removal tool. Easy & cheap.

Just go to a farm supply store and buy a cheap trailer hitch....any 1/4" thick flat metal 3"+ wide and angled at the end (shaped like an L). Drill holes in it and add a pair of U muffler clamps. Tightend the U clamps around the torsion bar and then hammer on the flat vertical section of the L bar to drive the torsion bar out.

I think I built mine for around $8. Works like a charm.

[Chryco Psycho]

the easy way to remove the T bars is to undo the pivot bolt for the loer control arm & pry the arm & T bar back together