Easiest way to change torsion springs?

[-lenny-]

Upgrading my suspension, all good but I am stuck trying to get the rear torsion springs off. I understand the bolts thread into a common shaft, but damned if I can get both sides broke free. I can't find a bolt long enough to put a jam nut on the free side either.

Open to ideas, thanks.

 

[CUSO]

Break one side, tighten slightly, do other side. Tighten slightly, usually it eventually gets loose enough to get both off.

I just use a small air impact wrench and its done before you know it.

 

[takethebounce]

An air impact is best. The speed on the impact breaks them free pretty quick and just need to hold the other side with a wrench once it is started.

You could use a large flat blade screw driver to apply pressure to the loose side while you back out the other side.

 

[-lenny-]

Finally got it apart tonight. I had been trying the back and forth, but wasn't making any progress. Finally remembered my little impact wrench and it zipped out like nothing lol. Now just have to wait for my care package from Enzo and then I'm back in business!