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| 914Sixer |
 Mar 5 2007, 07:47 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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As soon as the torsion bar tool returns, it will be available for who ever needs it. Let me know. You pay the postage.
Thanks, Mark. |
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| wbergtho |
Mar 5 2007, 10:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
QUOTE I removed them with the unbolt nuts and watch it fly method. The bracket actually stuck in the drywall on the ceiling, and I'm really surprised I didn't lose any fingers or eyes. I do not recommend this method. I used the same method and wished I had my full faced racing helmet on. I was utterly freaked out a few seconds after the torsion rods flew all the way across the garage at the speed of light (drywall damaged too). I just couldn't believe how much kinetic energy is stored when you install these rods and give a little twist...HOLY SHIT! Use the tool if you would like to see again...do not use the tool if you want to know what it's like to be Stevie Wonder. |
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| 914werke |
Mar 5 2007, 11:27 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,115 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Mar 5 2007, 05:47 PM)  As soon as the torsion bar tool returns, it will be available for who ever needs it. Let me know. You pay the postage. Thanks, Mark. Mark let me know when it returns. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Im ready to reinstall |
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| Brando |
Mar 6 2007, 10:07 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(LowGT @ Feb 20 2007, 07:35 PM) I removed them with the unbolt nuts and watch it fly method. The bracket actually stuck in the drywall on the ceiling, and I'm really surprised I didn't lose any fingers or eyes. I do not recommend this method. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) that would be the shit to see right there. |
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| Porcharu |
Mar 7 2007, 01:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(LowGT @ Feb 20 2007, 07:35 PM) I removed them with the unbolt nuts and watch it fly method. The bracket actually stuck in the drywall on the ceiling, and I'm really surprised I didn't lose any fingers or eyes. I do not recommend this method. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) I agree - that method might work but it's going to leave a mark. In my case it was just above my lip. Looked like I lost a bar fight - hurt too. I had no idea those bars were under such tension. This was after the mounts ripped out. I think I would use a sawzall (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and kill the bars then unbolt and toss all of that junk. |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Sep 8 2010, 04:08 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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| mstein95 |
Sep 8 2010, 04:37 PM
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Back when grey Levi's were the rage. Group: Members Posts: 404 Joined: 1-May 06 From: Eugene, OR Member No.: 5,959 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I thought I remembered Rhodyguy doing a "how to" on this......
Here's the link Rhodyguy's Rear Torsion Bar Removal in 20 minutes |
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| TargaToy |
Sep 8 2010, 09:13 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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My dad was just about to utter the word "torsion" in the phrase: Be careful, those springs have a lot of...torsion. ...just as the last thread on the clamping bolt came loose. That was a year ago Labor Day and I STILL can't straighten the thumb on my left hand all the way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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| steveherman |
Sep 8 2010, 09:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
saw how old this thread is... edit
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