What are these bars called?
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What are these bars called?
What are these bars called? (I want to say torsion bars, but I know I'd be wrong)
The weird part is that one side stands proud of the lower control arm (I think that's the way it's suppose to be because I've seen other trucks like this) The other side is recessed into the lower control arm but what's even stranger than that is that the bar that didn't take a hit is the one that sitting back inside the LCA and the side that took a hit is sticking out.
The bar on the side that took a hit is bent and it has to be replaced.
How do you replace these bars? and the one that is pushed into the LCA, can it be knocked back out by hitting the other end?
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Brian
The weird part is that one side stands proud of the lower control arm (I think that's the way it's suppose to be because I've seen other trucks like this) The other side is recessed into the lower control arm but what's even stranger than that is that the bar that didn't take a hit is the one that sitting back inside the LCA and the side that took a hit is sticking out.
The bar on the side that took a hit is bent and it has to be replaced.
How do you replace these bars? and the one that is pushed into the LCA, can it be knocked back out by hitting the other end?
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Brian
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Yep those are your torsion bars. The reason the ps is sticking out is because the frame is bent, probably near the front cab mount. The rear mount for the bar is most likely in the proper location so that will give you an idea how far the frame is pushed back. To remove the bars you need to remove the shock(so the suspension can flex down)(jack under frame not suspension) and unscrew the tension bolt on the back all the way and disassemble the rear mount. Once the rear is disassembled the bar should come right out of the lower control arm. Be careful springs(and torsion bars) store energy that can hurt you!
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Yep those are your torsion bars. The reason the ps is sticking out is because the frame is bent, probably near the front cab mount. The rear mount for the bar is most likely in the proper location so that will give you an idea how far the frame is pushed back. To remove the bars you need to remove the shock(so the suspension can flex down)(jack under frame not suspension) and unscrew the tension bolt on the back all the way and disassemble the rear mount. Once the rear is disassembled the bar should come right out of the lower control arm. Be careful springs(and torsion bars) store energy that can hurt you!
I knew you would come to the rescue on this one. I guess the torsion bars that I seen sticking out on the other trucks were cranked.
So, normally the torsion is back into the octogan hole instead of sticking out of it?
I'm also wondering about what part is going to release the energy so I don't get my head knocked off.
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I used a standard 2 jaw puller from Sears to change out my torsion bars. It worked well but you have to be super careful as the puller will try to slip one direction when tightening it. You have to hold it at the correct angle as you tighten it or it will fly off and possibly hurt you.
Here's the puller I used: Craftsman
It's not a bad job though. Once you do one side, you fly through the other side.
BE CAREFUL.
GB :)
Here's the puller I used: Craftsman
It's not a bad job though. Once you do one side, you fly through the other side.
BE CAREFUL.
GB :)
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jack the truck up in the air let the front suspension droop all the way then take off the protective plates covering the key.... pull the adjustment bolt all the way out (heat it up to make your job easier). use a jack with a piece of wood or whatever to unseat the key.
no need for a "torsion bar tool"
no need for a "torsion bar tool"
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In my opinion, it'd be just as dangerous using a jack as it would to use a puller like I did. It's only safe using the correct tool meant for removing Ford torsion bars. I know I had both of mine swapped out, using the puller, in less than 3 hours.
To each his own though.
GB :)
To each his own though.
GB :)
1hr TOPS to do both sides. the hardest part is to take the adjustment bolt off but if you heat it up and use an impact gun to blast it out theres no problems at all
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I'd do it 99offroadranger's way. Seriosuly, nothing is gonna go flying. Just make sure your truck is supported solidly.
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That's the most idiotic response I could ever imagine. lol I'm not a professional mechanic and I've never claimed to be one. I also take my sweet time when doing a job. No reason not to. I also have no air compressors, impacts, etc.. From opening the shed and dragging the tools out, to finishing the job and putting the tools up, it took me those three hours. I can see how some people would finish it faster. Good for them.
I'll make sure your mom doesn't forget her purse though.
GB :)
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That's the most idiotic response I could ever imagine. lol I'm not a professional mechanic and I've never claimed to be one. I also take my sweet time when doing a job. No reason not to. I also have no air compressors, impacts, etc.. From opening the shed and dragging the tools out, to finishing the job and putting the tools up, it took me those three hours. I can see how some people would finish it faster. Good for them.
I'll make sure your mom doesn't forget her purse though.
GB :)
I'll make sure your mom doesn't forget her purse though.
GB :)
It's a lot easier and safer to use a jack than a tbar puller but honestly.....Both activities are easy as hell. I also didn't use air compressors/impacts. Just hand tools.
But as to the time, I prolly took more than 3 hours. I'm slow
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That's the most idiotic response I could ever imagine. lol I'm not a professional mechanic and I've never claimed to be one. I also take my sweet time when doing a job. No reason not to. I also have no air compressors, impacts, etc.. From opening the shed and dragging the tools out, to finishing the job and putting the tools up, it took me those three hours. I can see how some people would finish it faster. Good for them.
I'll make sure your mom doesn't forget her purse though.
GB :)
I'll make sure your mom doesn't forget her purse though.
GB :)
Last edited by 99offroadrngr; 11-14-2010 at 04:35 PM.
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oh yeah btw if using the puller is dangerous why would you tell him to use one? Sounds pretty idiotic to me.
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