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[WV64Signet]

OK gents... looked in the suspension thread... any other secret recipes for getting a torsion bar removed from the LCA?

Gone through 2 cans of PB Blaster over several days and I've heated until it was smoking. Zero movement.

Looking for options short of torch...or cutting wheel.

"Removal" tool worked like a champ on the other side. This side..... not so much

 

[dukeboy440]

OK gents... looked in the suspension thread... any other secret recipes for getting a torsion bar removed from the LCA?

Gone through 2 cans of PB Blaster over several days and I've heated until it was smoking. Zero movement.

Looking for options short of torch...or cutting wheel.

"Removal" tool worked like a champ on the other side. This side..... not so much

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Unbolt the lCA and knock it back.

 

[zkx14]

OK gents... looked in the suspension thread... any other secret recipes for getting a torsion bar removed from the LCA?

Gone through 2 cans of PB Blaster over several days and I've heated until it was smoking. Zero movement.

Looking for options short of torch...or cutting wheel.

"Removal" tool worked like a champ on the other side. This side..... not so much

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Nice collection of bolt pieces

 

[Mattax]

OK gents... looked in the suspension thread... any other secret recipes for getting a torsion bar removed from the LCA?

Gone through 2 cans of PB Blaster over several days and I've heated until it was smoking. Zero movement.

Looking for options short of torch...or cutting wheel.

"Removal" tool worked like a champ on the other side. This side..... not so much

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I had something similar with the removal tool I got from Mancini.
Drilled and tapped new hole.

Lemme put my thinking cap on.
I've got a fuzzy memory that yes there is an alternative byt taking off the strut and LCA as an assembly.

 

[Mattax]

Remove the strut rod nuts. And the LCA nut.
Then if the hangup is in the front hex (in the LCA) the t-bar will move to rear.
That should help get any remaining tension off the hexes.

I can think of the three things that can cause them to hang up.
* damage to the front that side loads the t-bar
* painted hex ends. Don't ask me how I know not to paint the hex ends.
* corrossion.

 

[Mopar Tim]

All cut down to fit. Will bolt on the trailer.

 

[WV64Signet]

Unbolt the lCA and knock it back.

Tried... no Bueno.... there's no tension on it. Whole LCA is free of the K and rotates smoothly. Bar slides free of the rear (que Karl) locking ring and boot are off.

Puzzling

 

[Mattax]

All cut down to fit. Will bolt on the trailer.

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What is it ? Special Rack?

 

[WV64Signet]

Remove the strut rod nuts. And the LCA nut.
Then if the hangup is in the front hex (in the LCA) the t-bar will move to rear.
That should help get any remaining tension off the hexes.

I can think of the three things that can cause them to hang up.
* damage to the front that side loads the t-bar
* painted hex ends. Don't ask me how I know not to paint the hex ends.
* corrossion.

I think it's rust.. might as well be welded in there at this point.

 

[Mattax]

Puzzling

It's stuck in hex the silly. Puzzle solved!




sorry, Ray wasn't here to say it!



IDK. This is hwere working on the ground sucks.
With a lift could bolt it back into the K frame get a better swing with a sledge hammer.
Maybe let it soak overnight and try again?
I've done the spray PB plaster on a bolt every day for a week. That was with hollow AIR tube exhaust manifold bolts. I think it helped.

 

[Mattax]

Assuming this is just the camara lens?
making it look like the pin centerline and the t-bar/socket aren't in line?

 

[dukeboy440]

Tried... no Bueno.... there's no tension on it. Whole LCA is free of the K and rotates smoothly. Bar slides free of the rear (que Karl) locking ring and boot are off.

Puzzling

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I had one like that on my old 70 dart. Finally, just said the hell with it and cut it, replaced the LCA and new T Bar.

 

[zkx14]

OK gents... looked in the suspension thread... any other secret recipes for getting a torsion bar removed from the LCA? Even a little side to side or twist will lock it in.

Gone through 2 cans of PB Blaster over several days and I've heated until it was smoking. Zero movement.

Looking for options short of torch...or cutting wheel.

"Removal" tool worked like a champ on the other side. This side..... not so much

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Are you planning to use re-use the t-bar. If not, cut off disk. You certain no tension on it?

 

[WV64Signet]

Assuming this is just the camara lens?
making it look like the pin centerline and the t-bar/socket aren't in line?
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I don't think it's the camera... this whole side has been FUBAR... K-member break, bent strut rod and this. I'll get a straight edge on the frame as well just to be sure.

Getting a new LCA from RR AL as well.

Other side has been very easy to disassemble.

Probably need to just get new torsion bars and cut this thing out. Do over.

Hmm

 

[Mopar Tim]

Ready to weld up

What is it ? Special Rack?

For my car trailer. Gives me much needed room for car show runs. My truck is always full both ways...

 

[krazykuda]

Yep. Just find someone with other suspension parts from a stripper and they should have them.

Stripper???

I like strippers....

 

[Mopar Tim]

This

 

[WV64Signet]

Are you planning to use re-use the t-bar. If not, cut off disk. You certain no tension on it?

Yes. I can move everything aft and clear the rear hex

 

[krazykuda]

I really want that rack on my car trailer....

Nice rack...

 

[Mopar Tim]

I don't think it's the camera... this whole side has been FUBAR... K-member break, bent strut rod and this. I'll get a straight edge on the frame as well just to be sure.

Getting a new LCA from RR AL as well.

Other side has been very easy to disassemble.

Probably need to just get new torsion bars and cut this thing out. Do over.

Hmm

Heat it up. Pound it off...

 

[krazykuda]

Checking my stash later

 

[WV64Signet]

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Did he say Door Dash?

 

[krazykuda]

Tried... no Bueno.... there's no tension on it. Whole LCA is free of the K and rotates smoothly. Bar slides free of the rear (que Karl) locking ring and boot are off.

Puzzling

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clamp the torsion bar in a vise with a rag around it to protect it, then pound on the LCA and see if it will separate....

 

[WV64Signet]

clamp the torsion bar in a vise with a rag around it to protect it, then pound on the LCA and see if it will separate....

Should the LCA be hanging free of the K?

 

[krazykuda]

Wish my neck still had that kind of flexibility

That's what she said...