205mattgti 0 Posted May 6, 2007 i went to lower my 309 gti rear beam the other day i have taken out the hex bolt and washer, but the tortion bar is rusted in and i cant budge them any ideas on how ican get the tortion bars free the beam was refurbished about 2yrs ago thanks matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted May 6, 2007 Have you removed the bolt at each end of the torsion bar? A torx one (usually) with the offset washer in the radius arm & the nut at the opposite end? Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205mattgti 0 Posted May 6, 2007 yes i have but i cant get the tortion bars loose they r stuck in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted May 8, 2007 Have you removed ther rerar shock's With themill fitted there will be tension in the torsion bar & you'll have a hell of a job to get it free. If you have removed them, it looks likes its time to check how well the rebuild was done & take it apart to free the torsion bars off so you can adjust the ride height easily. (& refurb it yourself know). A few good whack 2lb lump hammer on the radius arm nearest the centre tube should get the bar free from the tube & then you can put an M8 bolt into the stud end (with a large washer to protect the torsion bar) & hit that end to get the torsion bar out of the radius arm with it off the car. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205mattgti 0 Posted May 9, 2007 thanks will try that hopefully it will work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
