Torsion bar removal Blues. What happened here????

I assume you took ALL load off the T bar. Did you by any chance try pushing down on the control arm while trying to remove. That will help get rid of any side load. It has always worked for me in the past.
Correct. All load was off the bar. My only pry area was on the inner part of the control arm. Maybe this added side load to the CA but it sure wasn't noticeable. I also tried without prying and by pushing down on the CA.I

I'll be working on disassembly today and tomorrow so will investigate further. I was up in the air about dropping the K, engine and trans. Never did it this way. Wishing I went out the top now. My Magnum engine build has ben fighting me every inch of the way. Why would I think this would go any different? Nothing to do but keep on keepin on.