Torsion bar trouble

No special tools are required, as long as you're willing to disconnect a few more items.

After removing the torsion bar clip from the crossmember, remove the wheel, shock, and remove the nut from the lower control arm (LCA), you can place a block of wood on the front of the LCA and beat on it to drive the LCA back. Once the torsion bar comes out the back of the crossmember, you can usually slide it out of the LCA then.