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djinuk
22-10-2009, 15:47
just wondering what size bolt is needed to remove the torsion bars? , whats the cahnce of a headbolt fitting, only wondering as i want to get a high tensile one ordered before i go near again.

Thanks
rs250nut
22-10-2009, 16:08
M12 sounds about right bit of threaded bar a big socket and washers.
markey b
22-10-2009, 16:21
they are same thread as the ones that hold the gearbox onto the block :agree:
James5
22-10-2009, 17:04
they are same thread as the ones that hold the gearbox onto the block :agree:

:agree:

M12 bolt,
2 x M12 Nuts,
1 x Large socket,
Ratchet and spanner to pull out the shaft jobs a goodun
Mart
22-10-2009, 17:32
Isn't it M10?
markey b
22-10-2009, 18:12
Isn't it M10?

it is... wheelbolts are M12 :agree:
wrightygtt
22-10-2009, 19:07
:agree::disagree:Isn't it 100 times easier to jack the rear up put both sides on axle stands get a tappered bar and knock them inwards so they both come out the other side, or am I talking out of my bum cheeks?
Spooky
22-10-2009, 22:51
:agree::disagree:Isn't it 100 times easier to jack the rear up put both sides on axle stands get a tappered bar and knock them inwards so they both come out the other side, or am I talking out of my bum cheeks?

:agree:

I do it that way :D
markey b
23-10-2009, 14:32
dont the meet in the middle? i'm lost.

the bolt/nut/32mm socket way is the easiest! takes about 20mins to lower a 5/clio that way, and that includes jacking up and taking the wheels off
James5
23-10-2009, 14:54
dont the meet in the middle? i'm lost.

the bolt/nut/32mm socket way is the easiest! takes about 20mins to lower a 5/clio that way, and that includes jacking up and taking the wheels off

I agree only takes me about 20 mins also doing the nut/bolt/ socket method, but I can't really question Spooky's method as he must have nailed it down to a T.

http://www.rtoc.org/files/Events/National%20Day/National%20Day%202009/IMG_5447.JPG
wrightygtt
23-10-2009, 16:54
They do meet in the middle mate, one hits into the other, they then come out the other side, then you pull them both through/ simples. This way worked for me as mine were seized like a biatch, and wouldn't budge, quick whack with the hammer and bobs your mothers uncle out they flew.
Spooky
23-10-2009, 17:57
The torsion bars meet into a 'H' block under the car...if you knock one in from the other side, you will push the other one out :D

I can lower mine within 10 mins as my torsion bars can be pulled out from underneath without any tools :wasntme:
Spooky
23-10-2009, 17:58
I agree only takes me about 20 mins also doing the nut/bolt/ socket method, but I can't really question Spooky's method as he must have nailed it down to a T.

http://www.rtoc.org/files/Events/National%20Day/National%20Day%202009/IMG_5447.JPG

:ashamed:...:agree: