Author Topic: Torsion Bar removal question????????!!!!!!!!!??????????? (Read 10649 times)

CTENG in KS · « **on:** Jun 15, 2006, 01:02:48 PM »

Anyone know if the torsion bar can be removed from this outer sleeve, or does it have to be cut out?

toyo487 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 01:59:47 PM »

you can remove it. Either unbolt the nut that you see in the pic or take a hammer and hit the housing and it will slide out of the torsion bar. If you just want the torsion bar then just use the hammer.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 02:26:44 PM »

Hammer, eh? I will try it.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 03:43:10 PM »

The bolt is for adjusting the tension. The bar is splined in the end tube. Just smack it around it is just stuck.

I see it is no longer in the truck

DTB · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 03:44:47 PM »

what r u taking them out? putting in HD ones?

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 05:16:41 PM »

Theys not from my truck...I gots em from a doned SAS, theys gonna become a stuper pimp sway bar, justy ou watch...but I gots to get them out that sleeve first!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 06:14:08 PM »

If it don't come loose, take a torch and QUICKLY heat the sleve. that will do two things. It will cause the sleve to expand and loosen from the bar and will break and any rest loose making it easier to get out. Don't spend too much time heating as if the heat starts to soak into the shaft it will also expand and effect the temper / tinsel strength.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 07:26:27 PM »

tinsel strength! hehe...tensile...I don't have a torch so I will be going the old fashioned way and beating it with a hammer...yup yup.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 07:58:43 PM »

I got a set of big T bars whent 2 do them and can't get the darn nuts losse i have had them for 2 yrs now.

DTB · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 08:00:20 PM »

PB blaster and a big breaker bar

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 15, 2006, 08:01:50 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Jun 15, 2006, 08:00:20 PM

PB blaster and a big breaker bar

Thats easy 2 say when it's not on the truck.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 07:31:43 AM »

Another question...on the left torsion bar in the pic, is that "yolk" splined also, can it be popped off of there, or is it a press fit?

toyo487 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 07:59:39 AM »

do the same thing just get out the hammer and hit on it till it pops off.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 08:54:02 AM »

Yeah, but are there splines under there, is is a standard bar with splines on both sides, or is there some kinda flare or something under there?

toyo487 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 09:08:24 AM »

splines just like the other side of the torsion bar has.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 09:14:51 AM »

That's what I wanted to hear!

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 06:15:10 PM »

Well I was super happy when, just like yall said, the ends popped right off and they were splined on both sides...then my hope and dreams were dashed when I realized, they aren't the same splines on both sides. What, are these things tapered to be progressive or something...nothing is ever EASY!

6.72:1 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 06:21:36 PM »

Hmmm, gotta love those little tapered surprises.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 06:28:31 PM »

Pisses me off, but meh, I have a plan to deal with this little issue. Makes it real tough that I can't weld on the bar without killing the heat treating...

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 06:45:01 PM »

hey ive seen those before lol

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 06:52:32 PM »

Yeah, your torsion bars are pissing me off, not your fault though, I blame toyota. All the splined areas are in good shape though, I appreciate you getting these out here to me.

robinhood4x4 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 06:56:02 PM »

Grind flat spots at the ends and make your moment arms fit the flat spots.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 07:09:45 PM »

That is a good idea, I will keep it in the wings if my first idea goes down in flames. My first idea still uses the original splines.

Duffil · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 07:16:42 PM »

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Jun 16, 2006, 07:31:43 AM

is that "yolk" splined also,

First of all you mean "yoke"

that thing is in an egg.

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Jun 16, 2006, 06:15:10 PM

...nothing is ever EASY!

and secondly, there is an easy way. Buy an Anti-Rock.

But, hey, easy ain't no fun, right!!

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 07:19:19 PM »

You would be right, my spelling blows, but I think you meant "easy aint CHEAP!"

Duffil · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 16, 2006, 07:22:35 PM »

yeah, that too...

6.72:1 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 17, 2006, 09:34:26 PM »

I like eggs.

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 18, 2006, 11:14:23 AM »

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Jun 16, 2006, 06:52:32 PM

Yeah, your torsion bars are pissing me off, not your fault though, I blame toyota. All the splined areas are in good shape though, I appreciate you getting these out here to me.

no problem

yota-tota · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 18, 2006, 01:45:08 PM »

not sure how u can make a sway bar outta the old torsion bars but i guess i'll have to turn in and see.

I just threw mine in the cab for a set of beaters

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 18, 2006, 01:58:24 PM »

You watch and lear grasshopper, the master will show you his redneck eng. prowess.

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