Torsion Bar removal question????????!!!!!!!!!???????????

[CTENG in KS]

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

[toyo487]

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]

Hammer, eh?  I will try it.

[Willy Mammoth]

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]

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

[CTENG in KS]

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]

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]

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]

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]

PB blaster and a big breaker bar

[unclejpl4x4]

PB blaster and a big breaker bar

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

[CTENG in KS]

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]

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

[CTENG in KS]

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]

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

[CTENG in KS]

That's what I wanted to hear!

[CTENG in KS]

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]

Hmmm, gotta love those little tapered surprises.

[CTENG in KS]

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]

hey ive seen those before lol

[CTENG in KS]

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]

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

[CTENG in KS]

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]

is that "yolk" splined also,

First of all you mean "yoke" that thing is in an egg.

...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]

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

[Duffil]

 yeah, that too...

[6.72:1]

I like eggs.

[yotaboy79]

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]

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]

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