Torsion bar won't come out.

Adjuster is totally loose, shock out, CA just hanging and bump stop out, C clip out, heated the collar and can't beat it loose. I'm replacing them anyway so maybe cut it with a cut off wheel and remove CA to get it out hopefully?
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how is the car supported? jack stands on the frame by the rear t bar socket? maybe binding. put a jack under the k member and lift slightly to release some tension. helped me.