Broken Torsion Bolt

[kurt1993]

I did a dumb thing and listened to people at school, got under the truck one day and attempted to crank the torsion bars up. 1 of the 2 bolts snapped flush i got a new bolt from my local GM dealership but im not sure as how to repair it. Can anyone help? Also i got an alignment shortly after thinking they would repair it, unfortunately they did not. My tires are wearing really awkwardly and my steering is extremely loose at high speeds.

 

I need an idea as to where to start with the bolts and bar adjustment, or the alignment, and if i can do it myself also the cost of repair would be helpful so i know what im in for.

[gmtech4]

DONT YOU DARE AND TRY THIS REPAIR !!!!

 

there is a special C-clamp for this job,

 

IF YOU USE JUST ANY C- CLAMP ,IT CAN BREAK AND *****KING KILL YOU !!!!

 

so take it in and pay the man ,,,

 

PS ,dont mess with your t bars again,you did it wrong ,,,very wrong

 

you are in for a straight time repair ,the tech will use the c- clamp to take the key off the adjuster bolt you broke ,he should cut the bolt that is on the other side of the block and remove the block and install a new one and a new bolt ,the block may be able to be turned sideways and down but i doubt it ,

 

 

did you raise your truck first or just sitting on the ground ??

[kurt1993]

I was trying to level the front of the truck... it was just sitting on the ground ugh im an idiot lol. Would this explain my uneven tire wear and loose steering on the highway?

[gmtech4]

no,your steering needs an inspection by a tech ,,with a ticket in his pocket

 

you tried to adjust the t bars when they were LOADED ,,no wonder it broke

[kurt1993]

I mean i realize i made a mistake, i just didn't have the proper information. Thank you though i appreciate it.

[kstruckcountry]

cha hit happens man. like govtech said, you'll have to take it to the shop

[gmtech4]

J-36202 is the special tool number

 

if you are taking it to a corner garage (non dealer) make SURE they have that tool for the safety of the tech ,

 

all dealers have this tool

[kurt1993]

ok will do thanks, if i request the bolts @ max height or close to it will they do that for me, if not its bound to happen again i mean those bolts aren't exactly that durable my 10 yr old brother could break one. ANDDD yea your right Kstruck it does happen :/ unfortunately

[zach1990]

ok will do thanks, if i request the bolts @ max height or close to it will they do that for me, if not its bound to happen again i mean those bolts aren't exactly that durable my 10 yr old brother could break one. ANDDD yea your right Kstruck it does happen :/ unfortunately

Shouldn't break if you lift the front end off the ground when you crank it. Has been done many many times by many people, myself included.

 

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[brantjs]

Usually you can borrow the torsion bar tool from one of the parts places too, but you'll still need to lift the front end and do the rest the way govtech said. Uneven tire wear and loose steering means something other than the torsion bar misalignment. Get the front end lifted and start inspecting. Pull all directions on the wheels and see where there is play. Could be a bad ball joint, but I'm leaning more toward a bad tie rod, most likely inner with your description of loose steering. Check for blown seals and boots and look for leaks at your steering rack.