How do I remove and replace torsion bars?
How to Replace Torsion Bars
- Park the vehicle on a level, paved surface and set the parking brake.
- Follow the torsion bar back to where it enters the cross-member.
- Use a ratchet and socket to remove the adjusting bolts.
- Attach a two-jaw puller to the sides of the cross-member just in front of the adjuster nut.
How do you remove a torsion bar without a tool?
No you do not need a torsion bar tool. First place the truck on stands securely. The safest way to accomplish this is to remove the tire, take a floor jack and place it on the lower control arm to where it raises the control arm up about half inch or so, jus enough so that all of the suspension pressure is on the jack.
Do torsion bars wear out?
Torsion bars are long metal springs that are used in low-cost car suspension. Torsion bar suspension is used because it is cheap and durable, but it can still go bad. Most often torsion bars are damaged through impacts on the undercarriage or through rust.
When should torsion bars be replaced?
If rust is present, then the torsion bar must be replaced. Also feel the bolts that secure each end for rust. If the bolts are rusted, then it is guaranteed that the rust has spread to the torsion bar bolt holes.
How do you adjust torsion bars?
Adjust the torsion bar. Turning the adjustment bolt clockwise will tighten it, raising the amount of load that can be placed on the bar. This will raise the vehicle when it is taken off the jack stand. Turning it counterclockwise will lower the available spring rate and cause the car to sit lower.
Is there a tool to remove the torsion bar?
This durable, solid-steel tool makes it easy to load and unload torsion keys without damaging the torsion bar or your hands! This easy-to-use tool helps relieve torsion bar pressure so you can easily remove stock torsion keys or install new aftermarket keys to level your vehicle.
Where is the torsion bar on a Chevy Silverado?
Follow the torsion bar from the front axle to the center transmission crossmember. You will see the torsion bar key in the opening of the crossmember, which is held in place by an adjusting bolt and adjusting block. Use a breaker bar and socket to remove the adjusting bolt.
Can you use a breaker bar on a torsion bar?
Use a floor jack and jack stands to lift as well as support your truck. If you use a breaker bar on the torsion bar unloading tool, lifting your truck won’t be necessary. Follow the torsion bar from the front axle to the center transmission crossmember.
How do you unwind a torquemaster torsion spring?
If you have a second TorqueMaster spring inside your torque tube, you will need to unwind it as well. Loosen the lock nut a quarter turn as you did on the right side. Unwind the right spring by turning the bolt head counterclockwise as you did on the right side.