Re: [FWDLK] Torsion Bar

[Ron Waters <Ronbo97@HOME.COM>]

All -

I just changed the LCAs on my 59 Dodge, which means that I had to remove the
torsion bars beforehand. FIRST, you MUST make sure the front wheels are off
the ground to release the tension, as Joe says.  The job is easier if you
remove the wheels from the front drums.  Then, remove the retainer circular
clip at the rear of the torsion bar.  The front of the torsion bar slips
into the rear of the LCA.  There is a bushing in the LCA that holds the
shaft that connects to the frame via that large castillated nut with a
square washer (this is probably what John P. is referring to). This shaft is
not part of the torsion bar. You will need to wiggle the torsion bar around
a bit to remove it, but it happens eventually.

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: <JLSAVARD@AOL.COM>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Torsion Bar


> DID YOU RELEASE THE TENSION FROM THE TORSION BARS?  Seems like you could
get
> in ttrouble if you didn't.  Good Luck!
>
> Joe Savard
> Lake Orion, MI
>