Torsionbars removal

[Belgium R/T -68]

The Belgium moparfan need helps again: How do I remove the T-bars on the Charger without the tool
they use in the servicemanual? Which bolts/nuts have to be removed and can the car be pushed/pulled after
they are gone ( to the paintshop where the rest of suspension will be removed)?   

// Per

[Nacho-RT74]

Push the lower control arm... Of course needs to be completelly loosen first

[Dodge Don]

I made my own tool

http://1970chargerregistry.com/70messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=1734&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

[Belgium R/T -68]

I made my own tool

http://1970chargerregistry.com/70messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=1734&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

Do you hit with a hammer? If yes wich direction and what do you loosen first?

//Per

[gordo1968charger]

i just ground a slot in the old bar,banged it backwards.
obviously jacking it up on to axle stands  first and loosening out the fixing bolt in the lower control arm and taking out the snap ring.

[Charger74]

First thing you need to do is remove the snap rings from the back end.  Then make sure the car is on stands.  Then you can remove them by making them go to the rear of the car.   As for moving the car afterward, problably not unless you have the car's front wheels on dollies.  The t-bars help keep the car off the ground, without them, it will be sitting on the ground.   If you are going to take it to a shop where they are going to remove the rest of the suspension, just leave them on until you get it there and remove them at the same time.  That's my best advise, if I'm wrong someone correct me.   

Good luck with it and keep asking.

[kamkuda]

First thing you need to do is remove the snap rings from the back end.  Then make sure the car is on stands.  Then you can remove them by making them go to the rear of the car.   As for moving the car afterward, problably not unless you have the car's front wheels on dollies.  The t-bars help keep the car off the ground, without them, it will be sitting on the ground.   If you are going to take it to a shop where they are going to remove the rest of the suspension, just leave them on until you get it there and remove them at the same time.  That's my best advise, if I'm wrong someone correct me.   

Good luck with it and keep asking.

You nailed it!

Please make sure that you do not use vice grips on the torsion bars.  If you score the bar,it is basically useless as it will eventually break.

[Belgium R/T -68]

Thanks all of you, better to ask then looking like a fool afterwards