Installing torsion bars- shouldn't this be the easy part?
Here's my home remedy. if you like!
To remove the torsion bars, I use an 18" pipe wrench and I have my car on a frame lift. You'need some height to work the 18" wrench and the tires off the ground. I don't know the correct nomenclature, but here goes.
First check the back of the TB and mark their position.
Take out the wire clip in the end of the T bar. Then move up front and, remove the height adjusting screws by turning it counter clock-wise until it comes out. But first, ( You will want to measure, and write down, how much of the hex head end of the screw is exposed and paint a corner of the hex. ) So you can put it back together exactly how you found it. 3/4" socket and a ratshit, it's fine threaded so don't use power tools.
If you're doing the drivers side and you are facing forward, place the open jaws of the wrench on the round looking socket- unit that holds the front of the bar. The jaws should be open to the right. Spray the T bar end with a little penetrating oil.
Close the jaws down and push or pull the bottom of the handle to the right ( counter clock-wise ) about an inch, it will stop, hold it there.
Pull the torsion bar straight back with your other hand, may need a glove or a rag if it's slick, it should easily come right out.
If you're doing the passenger side, the wrench goes on the opposite way, with the open jaws facing to the left. turning clock-wise just a little, hold, and remove.
Handle it the same way to insert the T Bars.
You may want to use a rag or a sand paper under the jaw teeth to prevent teeth marks on the round socket.
A shorter handled 14" pipe wrench may also work, if the jaw is wide enough.
Do not use a pipe wrench on the torsion bar, it's unnecessary and you will ruin the T BAR.
Do not scratch or nick the bar.
EASY PEEZY !
Johnny Dart quote:
Something else to remember.
Dont tighten the lower control arm nut(bolt through k-member), untill the car is on the ground, and the suspension height has been set.
Always loosen the lower control arm nut, when adjusting the height.
Failure to do either will damage/rip the lower control arm bushing.