Torsion Bars

[driversdomainuk 8]

Hi

 

I have just taken delivery of my new 24mm rear TBs.

 

I am thinking about having a go and fitting them myself. I need to know how easy it is (for a novice mechanic) and what is involved - like do I need any specialist tools.

 

thanks

[Anthony 1,003]

Fitting them is easy.

 

It's removing the old ones that can be a 'mare if they've not been touched in years, as they corrode into the trailing arms and often need a press or a healthy dose of BFI to shift them.

 

Basically, they're held in by a 13mm nut and stud at the beamtube end (no problems here) and a T40 torx bolt and locking washer at the trailing arm end (which can sometimes be stuborn to remove, and you really need an impact driver to remove the bolt). Logically the torsion bar should slide out with those removed, but more than likely, you'll need to remove the whole arm to free off one end unless it was done fairly recently.

[tom_m 0]

depends how long ago your beam was last apart.

 

if its never been touched a pound gets ten it will be a bugger to get apart. however if its been apart recently they should slide out nicely.

 

edit: listen to anthony, he's the beam guru

Edited May 24, 2007 by tom_m

[Jrod 7]

Woo should have mine soon.

Only had the others out a few weeks ago so should be a very pleasant job.

 

As others have said it's not that hard unless they are siezed.

[driversdomainuk 8]

Woo should have mine soon.

Only had the others out a few weeks ago so should be a very pleasant job.

 

As others have said it's not that hard unless they are siezed.

 

 

Had the beam rebuilt 18 months ago - had the Tbs removed and reset 12 months ago so should be ok

 

will I need to jack both sides of the car up?

[Anthony 1,003]

Yes, as you'll need to remove the ARB first, and with one rear wheel still on the ground it will be under considerable preload.