Muscleford

I have read info on several boards and elsewhere on the net.

Some say they used a heavy duty C-Clamp with the flat plate removed. Comments said it was scary and some had problems with it coming off.

Some say they used a bottle jack but it was scary and outright dangerous.

Some have used two jaw pullers and those comments were it was scary.

I have found two tools for doing this. I will post links to them below. What experiences have you had and what tools did you use? What were your experiences and was it scary the way you did it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Torsion-Bar-Removal-Tool-BRAND-NEW-/260741151005?hash=item3cb562391d&item=260741151005 &pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mt

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GM-Chevy-Ford-Dodge-Torsion-Bar-Unload-Tool-Key-/260608297884?hash=item3cad770b9c&item=260608297884 &pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

Thanks

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"The Fridge" White 2011 Ranger SuperCab 4X4. Extang Revolution tonno, LineX, pin stripes, carpet, clear corners

Redneck_ranger

I would imagine that removing the torsion bars would be pretty scary... Keep in mind they're under all that stress from the front end too, even jacked up off the ground.

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kozal01

I just used a jack to remove mine, worked fine.

Hooligan

I didnt know you took the torsion bars off. What did you do as far as lifting it goes?

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4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
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kozal01

I have an RCD lift, no torsion bars.

Hooligan

I just looked through the mod thread and read that. I wouldnt even know where to begin with the RCD lift. I guess they are pricey huh?

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
"A man is nothing in this world if he doesn't keep his word"

kozal01

Yeah they were, they arent made anymore. The RCD was a couple hundred more than the Superlift when I was lift shopping but I wanted the extra 1.5" and the bilstein coil overs was a big selling point too. Plus not having the huge torsion bar drop brackets hanging down under the is a plus.

Hooligan

Yeah I agree, I dont like seeing them there, just always thought I have to live with it. I just never realized that on your truck man lol

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
"A man is nothing in this world if he doesn't keep his word"

Redneck_ranger

I smell coilovers in Clinton's future.

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Hooligan

Nope...The only way I do that is if the Superlift gets bought

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
"A man is nothing in this world if he doesn't keep his word"