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C clamp for torsion bar? - 6/21/2008 2:14:57 PM    jrocks607   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/18/2008 Status: offline Can i use a c-clamp to change torsion keys? EDIT: Combining double posts.  Please use the edit function to add information to an existing post rather than starting another.  Thank you!  TBB. I have heard that you can use a c-clamp toload a torsion bar to change the key, well this worked on the drivers side after 2 c-clamps,but theexaust is in the way on the passengers side. Twists clamps until theyre useless.4 clamps now. How did you guys do it? Do i really need the $100+ unloading tool? Please help. Truck has been on stands for 2 weeks now. < Message edited by TripleBlackBlazer -- 6/21/2008 4:20:36 PM > Post #: 1

RE: C clamp for torsion bar? - 6/21/2008 2:26:50 PM    burak sozer   Posts: 86 Joined: 10/28/2007 Status: offline yes I think so if its in suitable size. I have done with a transmission jack ( the ones to work on lift) _____________________________ 1996 Blazer LT 4door 4WD 1996 Corvette Coupe LT1 1974 Camaro Z28/Type LT 2007 Fiat Palio :) (in reply to jrocks607) Post #: 2

RE: C clamp for torsion bar? - 6/21/2008 6:53:45 PM    jrocks607   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/18/2008 Status: offline I have a 2 jaw puller that i will try this weekend,but i have to notch(cut a very small spot) off the crossmember for the puller to fit. By the time its over i think i should have bought the tool. Not a big fan of a 1 time tool.. Burak, how did you use a tranny jack to load your bars? A pic of what im working on. Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) (in reply to burak sozer) Post #: 3

RE: C clamp for torsion bar? - 6/22/2008 3:45:52 AM    burak sozer   Posts: 86 Joined: 10/28/2007 Status: offline Sorry for late reply, i live in overseas, 7 hrs difference. i did my job in my friends garage, he has a two post lift, and http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=33680 the top part of the jack is removable, when we remove it there is a jacks shaft. I used one spare lug nut upside down ( conical side is up and fits the hole in key) and lift the jact till get the tension out of the retainer. ( while the car is lifted) Another tool you can produce ;  if your have a spare U shape  leaf spring mounting part, you can get 1"x1" steel block, drill 3 holes, two of them to match the  U bolt ends, one in center of them, you have to tap threads to install a long bolt ( which will be opposite of a puller, actually it will be pusher) , hang U shape part over the traverse, install 1"x1" part to both ends, you have one hole left, this will be pusher bolts place, install a pusher bolt ,once you turn the bolt it should get the tension out of bars. Sorry for my poor english, I hope i could explained properly. _____________________________ 1996 Blazer LT 4door 4WD 1996 Corvette Coupe LT1 1974 Camaro Z28/Type LT 2007 Fiat Palio :) (in reply to jrocks607) Post #: 4

RE: C clamp for torsion bar? - 6/26/2008 11:36:39 PM    jrocks607   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/18/2008 Status: offline Thanks for the help guys, i finally got it in. (in reply to jrocks607) Post #: 5

RE: C clamp for torsion bar? - 6/27/2008 2:07:14 AM    burak sozer   Posts: 86 Joined: 10/28/2007 Status: offline Im glad you have made it safely. Enjoy your ride with it ;) _____________________________ 1996 Blazer LT 4door 4WD 1996 Corvette Coupe LT1 1974 Camaro Z28/Type LT 2007 Fiat Palio :) (in reply to jrocks607) Post #: 6

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