Will this work as a torsion bar tensioner?

[mgray]

I've heard a 5 ton puller can be used. I really don't understand how this thing could handle 5 tons as those bolt are the weakest link. But anyways, I'm sure my torsion bars have less than 5 tons of tension built in?

Will this thing work? Does it have enough of a lip to grab on the cross-member?

Thanks

 

[CtChevy427]

You might get away with it but I would not take that chance. I have read of people using various items/ways to unload the T bars. IMO all can cause injury if they fail. The only one I would consider is a large C clamp with the pad removed so the ball can sit in the key. That would resemble the proper tool except for the real tool being very beefy.

 

[stacks04]

I would not use it. It takes a ton of pressure to move them enough to get the blocks out to remove the key so please be careful.

 

[Ed HD]

Most auto parts stores will rent you the tool you need. Just go that way, it's not worth a hospital trip...

 

[btfarm]

Please do yourself and family (and all your brothers here) a favor and use the right tool.:agreed: