Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

Regarding removing the K-Member. Do I have to pull the torsion bars before dropping the K-Member, or can just loosen the tension on the bar's, drop and pull the k-member forward, then remove the bars (which I know have a clip holding them in). Doing this would allow me to hit the face of the bar and push it back.

Thanks,
John