Torsion Bar removal

[smallbigblock]

I'm new here so pardon my greenness.  I'm having a little trouble removing one of my torsion bars on my 67 Dart.   I have done all the thing that you are suppose to do to relieve the pressure on the bar it's self, but I just can't beat it out.  I'm starting to get a little concerned about the Lwr Control arm pivot bolt damaging the K-frame.  Any help with tips or tricks will be greatly appreciated

[Jim_Lusk]

There is a tool available or you can make one (something to clamp to the bar that you can hit with a hammer). I am also assuming you have removed the retaining clip at the rear of the bar.

If you are replacing the bars they can also be cut in half. I have been known to remove the k-member first, too.

[smallbigblock]

Yes I built my own tool and did remove the clips.  Cutting was one thing I was mulling over but wasn't sure of the Consequences.  I am using new bars and I have different  control arms.  So maybe cutting is the right way to go?

[smallbigblock]

Well Thanks for all the info, I finally got it off.  Just had to hit it a little harder and a little longer.

[Tejas]

Well I finally got it off.  Just had to hit it a little harder and a little longer.

That's what she said! 

[PureGTS]

Future reference: I use a 4X4 about 8ft long. Some nice sofe pine and I use it as a battering ram against the lower control arm. Works everytime and since it is pine it chips and falls away without bending up the LCA. But as it is a heavy piece of wood it tends to win.