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05-12-2008 #1
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Trunk torsion bars???
How do you get those things out without killing yourself? I am tubing a 65 Chevelle, A-body. Any suggestions? I need to get the arms to come down without the spring so I can notch the tub for the arm itself...
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05-13-2008 #2
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not sure what its like on an a-body, but on my g-body, i just wedged a pry bar in on the end away from the hinge where it makes a 90*, and it just popped out.
not sure if that makes any sense...
05-13-2008 #3
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You can pry them to remove them, but watch out! Lots of stored energy in them. Careful for the back glass too. Hopefuly the glass is out already.
Although I have never experienced this first hand, I've heard of these bars breaking while trying to remove them. what I understand is they will splinter when broken,and can send shards of metal flying with great force. Ouch!Mark
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05-13-2008 #4
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Thanks guys, I will try that a little later and let you know how it goes. The glass is out and I will be wearing some to boot! Thanks for the heads up!
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Ok, I just put mine back on the Camaro and used a large straight jaw vise grip. I have always struggled with these and could not believe how easy they went on.
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05-14-2008 #6
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Heres this. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...on+bar+removal
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05-15-2008 #7
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I think the Fisher Body manual has some nice instructions on removal of the springs. I popped em out with a screw driver, just be careful like others said.
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