Dust Boot On Then Slide Torsion Bar In?

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JD Erisman

JD Erisman

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I read quite a few posts here and on the B Bodies forum but couldn't find an answer: Do I slide the torsion bar dust boots on the bar, then going from the engine side/front of car, do I slide the torsion bar into position, moving the bar towards the rear of the vehicle? It seems as though it would be very difficult to slide the torsion bar from the rear of the car then put the boot on while the bar is in it's mount. It doesn't seem as though I would have much room to finagle the dust boot on while it's under the car. Or am I just being an idiot and over looking something obvious? Thanks for any help
 
Slide the Tbar in from the back then install the boot . The trick to getting the boot on is to cut off the end of a tapered trany funnel at the point that is just a little bigger than the Tbar , coat the funnel with grease and slide the boot on . Eazy Peezy .
 
Sounds like a plan, seems logical too. I didn’t see how to get the bar in from the front or hie to struggle getting the boot on in the car. I’ll heat the boot in boiling water then quickly slide it on with a cut down funnel. Thank you!
 
JD Erisman said:
Sounds like a plan, seems logical too. I didn’t see how to get the bar in from the front or hie to struggle getting the boot on in the car. I’ll heat the boot in boiling water then quickly slide it on with a cut down funnel. Thank you!
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I would NOT put it in boiling water just because the water factor, you need to keep it dry, pack it with grease and slide it on. Maybe if its cold out side you can heat it up with a heat gun or hair dryer.
 
LOL... no way you can keep up to this forum. Was just easier that way than reposting the pics!
 
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