[DML] Re: Torsion bar BLUES

[BurkePhoto@xxxx]

In a message dated 3/18/00 7:07:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Delorean17@xxxx writes:

<< Today with the help of my father we tried to put the torsion bars back in 
my car. First we tried a 1/2 pull bar with an adapter to 3/8 and the 
adapter 
broke off at 135 lbs of torque. We decided not to ruin the door and went to 
Sears and TRIED to get a NICE 3/8 allen with a 1/2 inch drive. The guy says 
Sears doesnt make one w/ a half inch drive so we will have to go from 1/2 to 
3/8 with an adapter(again). He said it wont break "It's Craftsman". has 
anyone else done this? using an adapter? >>

Yes, I replaced my passenger side torsion bar using Craftsman tools exactly 
as you describe. I had no tool failures at all. One precaution I took was 
to protect the rear window by covering it with 1/8" Masonite. Remember the 
door is propped in the full open position when installing the torsion bar.

Burke