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Anybody know where I can rent a Torsion Bar unloading tool? I've had this leveling kit sitting here for way too long. I really need to install it...

 

BTW - I'm in Danbury, CT. Is there anybody in NY/CT/MA, that has one and wouldn't mind loaning it to me? :eek:

 

Thanks

 

Bruno :)

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WOW! 17 views and nobody has any ideas for me?

 

How have you all installed you leveling kits without this tool?

 

If you had it installed by a shop, how much did it cost you?

 

Thanks

Bruno

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just throwing an idea your way. the way i installed mine was to break off the center post of a 12" c clamp and made my own. though not the safest way to do it, i got the job done. or you buy one at and truck parts store for 99 buckoes

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just throwing an idea your way. the way i installed mine was to break off the center post of a 12" c clamp and made my own. though not the safest way to do it, i got the job done. or you buy one at and truck parts store for 99 buckoes

 

Yeah thought of that, but I'm worried it'll give way while i'm under the truck...

 

Thanks!

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Do you like doing your own truck work/maintenance?

 

If so, buy yourself a decent balljoint press. It'll work 10,000x better than a C-clamp and is safer. And once you're done, it can be used for balljoints in the future (which, ironically enough, you may end up doing sooner than you think depending on how high you crank :) )

 

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-7249-Ball-Joint-...e/dp/B0002SRGXY

 

HAHA!!! Nice! :eek: I hope not... I not planning on cranking on them too much, just enough to run some larger tires, i'm also thinking about getting a zone 1.5" BL if need.

 

Anyhow, can I really use a balljoint press? Is it strong enough? Anyone else have any thoughts?

 

Thanks for your help guys...

 

Bruno

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Our local Advance Auto has a free tool loan program. I'd be willing to be that O'Reily, Autozone, ect have the same or similar deal.

 

Thanks... tried a couple of places, they don't have it...

 

But they do have a ball joint press... :):eek:

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Anyhow, can I really use a balljoint press? Is it strong enough? Anyone else have any thoughts?

 

 

Yes, i wasn't kidding. they're plenty strong enough... a hell of a lot stronger than the C-clamp that most people use. I bet they're stronger than an actual torsion bar tool... they just don't have the dimple to help keep it centered.

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Anyhow, can I really use a balljoint press? Is it strong enough? Anyone else have any thoughts?

 

 

Yes, i wasn't kidding. they're plenty strong enough... a hell of a lot stronger than the C-clamp that most people use. I bet they're stronger than an actual torsion bar tool... they just don't have the dimple to help keep it centered.

 

 

Ok cool! Thanks Matt! :)

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use the ball joint tool. i bought a cheap torsion bar tool from ebay and it jammed the first key i used it on, i couldn't turn it anymore. i used the ball joint tool to put 1 ton torsion bars in my 1500 plow truck with the stock keys. those bars are alot heavier and the ball joint tool worked great.

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