 I need help with rear trunk torsion bar, How do I get the bar behind the roller? |
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| Doug Leggins |
 Oct 5 2005, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None 
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transitioning from the 1/4" extension to the notched adjustable wrench in my right hand. Susan was holding the hinge up out of the way for me.
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| Doug Leggins |
Oct 5 2005, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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Using the notched wrench to push the torsion bar forward. Fair amount of effort required here. This wrench works really well for this task -provides good control.
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| Doug Leggins |
Oct 5 2005, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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Reaching in from the engine bay with a large screwdriver to use to wedge the torsion bar around the roller pin.
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| Doug Leggins |
Oct 5 2005, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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Screwdriver used to pry the bar around the end of the roller pin. This is the trick that I was missing last night.
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| Doug Leggins |
Oct 5 2005, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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Torsion bar on the back side of the roller pin! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| Doug Leggins |
Oct 5 2005, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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Slipped the roller on the pin, cautiously eased up on the tension applied by the notched wrench and success!!!
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| Lou W |
Oct 5 2005, 09:00 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
This belongs in the Classic Thread Section. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| seanery |
Oct 5 2005, 09:01 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
wow! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
Any paint problems? Hey, I got part of your message tonite, but couldn't tell what you were saying, had to check my caller id and saw it was an 812 cell, so I assume that was you (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
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| jsteele22 |
Oct 5 2005, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 727 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 4,653 |
Wow, is there anything in your car that isn't brand new ? Great pictures. Why couldn't the folks at Haynes do so well ? I agree, put this thread in the classics ! |
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| seanery |
Oct 6 2005, 12:07 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
There are new things on Doug's car, but you've got to understand, most of the items have been R&R'd...and most by him! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) |
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| ClayPerrine |
Oct 6 2005, 10:10 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,439 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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This is a nice picture representation of the procedure I described. The only difference in how I do it is I put the screwdriver in from the top, and hold it and the hinge with one hand.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) How about a metal or nylon wedge that can be slipped over the pin. Then just pull the torsion bar up and it would pop into place by itself. |
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 28 2017, 12:05 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,656 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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No need to make the tool, this looks like the technique. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| JOEPROPER |
Apr 14 2020, 07:46 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) Just bumping this thread because it's really useful, and I'm about to attempt it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)
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| JOEPROPER |
Apr 14 2020, 08:05 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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This helped. ALOT. 5 minutes or less with no help and a smushed left thumb.
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| AZBanks |
Apr 14 2020, 09:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,060 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Great thread. I am going to need it because I have to fix/repair/replace the hinge bracket on both sides.
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| JOEPROPER |
Apr 14 2020, 10:16 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(AZBanks @ Apr 14 2020, 11:10 AM)  Great thread. I am going to need it because I have to fix/repair/replace the hinge bracket on both sides. Be carefu! Those skinny little torsion springs are TOUGH. Looks are deceiving. |
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| Jakester1 |
May 5 2020, 09:44 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11-April 18 From: Jax/ Fla. Member No.: 22,032 Region Association: South East States |
DOUG, thank you for the great pic's of installing the trunk springs, again THANKS, I'll go out and try installing the springs with a little insight in how to do the job without knocking out all my teeth.
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| dt4 |
May 31 2020, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England
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tomorrows job
is it done with the trunk lid on the hinges? |
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 31 2020, 04:20 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,716 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(dt4 @ May 31 2020, 11:51 AM) tomorrows job is it done with the trunk lid on the hinges? It may be possible, but probably adds a lot of difficulty. I've never done it that way. I got the tool from @McMark Original Customs, worth every penny |
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| BeatNavy |
May 31 2020, 06:05 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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It can be done with trunk on the hinges. Be careful, and it is very advisable to have a helper (one to hold the rod, one to slip the rollers on). Be careful (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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