Torsion bar remove tool
I agree with not knicking the tortion bars and the verious methods outlined here to remove the bar.
and quite frankly that would be the way I would go first IF I needed to remove the front suspension.
but if I only needed to remove the T bar I expect the FSM procedure WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS would be the way I would go. I suspect a couple pieces of belt thickness leather between bar and clamp would work well.
i assume the OEM tool is not knurled on the inside.
FSM
Clamp on tool
Repair damaged surface