torsion bar removal

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Blue
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Provided they aren't siezed in, removing the strut rod nut and the nut on the lower control arm at the K frame and then carefully knocking the control arm stud rearwards will normally push the torsion bar out at the back. This is the only method I have ever used and it's worked every time so far. If you were making a clamp on type of drift it would need to be very tight but not damage the bar as this can cause them to fail.
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Kev
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If you are replacing them just MoleVice them up and whack the bananarama! out of them!
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I use the same method as Blue, works a charm, remember to pull the retaining clip from the back of bar before you try to drive it out !
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