Lower ball joints/ torsion bars

huntram03 · Apr 5, 2012

Hey all I am new here and so far I like what I see.. I have a pretty big issue.. I have to change my lower ball joints but unfortunatly I have torsion bars instead of springs and I need the tool to take the bars out.. My question to yall is does anyone have a pic of the correct torsion bar tool that I need to do the job? I got on ebay and there are a few different ones on there but im not sure which one I need.. The truck is an 03 Ram 1500 4X4 QC.. Thanks for any help!

huntram03 · Apr 5, 2012

gome on guys someone has to know something about this tool or how to do it with out needing it..

NWRQC · Apr 5, 2012

I don't know anything about that tool, but ive always used a C-clamp when unloading the torsion bar...Works great.

huntram03 · Apr 6, 2012

I tried a 9in C-clamp.. it just bent crap out of it then popped off the key.. I then had to go change my boxers.. none of the auto parts stores have them to rent or buy and body shops wont loan them out (not that I blame them) or mechanic shops want over $1000 to do it cause of the torsion bars. If it had springs like most it would be around $600.. I know how and have all tools but that torsion key tool.. :banghead:

GhostRam94 · Apr 6, 2012

I didn't have to remove my torsion bars when I did my lowers

NWRQC · Apr 6, 2012

huntram03 said:
I tried a 9in C-clamp.. it just bent crap out of it then popped off the key.. I then had to go change my boxers.. none of the auto parts stores have them to rent or buy and body shops wont loan them out (not that I blame them) or mechanic shops want over $1000 to do it cause of the torsion bars. If it had springs like most it would be around $600.. I know how and have all tools but that torsion key tool..

Yeah it's not the safest route. I just cut the pad off the end of it so it fit into the key, strapped it to the cross member and went really slow.

Torsion Bar Tool, Dodge, Ram, 1500, 2002 to 2005, Suspension Super T-Maxx Torsion Bar Tool - Suncore Industries.

quietpeen · Apr 6, 2012

do you have a autozone local to you? They possibly have one that they will loan to you. They just require a deposit that you get back when you return the tool.

never mind...just read that none of the stores around you have them to rent

huntram03 · Apr 6, 2012

Well I ordered a tool and it has a return policy so if it dont work it will go back.. It should be here next week.. We will see what happens.. thanks for all the input.

ramfanatic · Apr 15, 2012

you don't have to remove the torsion bars to replace the bottom ball joints

03MopaRamman · Apr 15, 2012

OTC 7249 Service Kit, Sorry for late reply, Does Both Jobs, Paid $127 Bucks.

huntram03 · Apr 15, 2012

ramfanatic said:
you don't have to remove the torsion bars to replace the bottom ball joints

Yea I tried not removing it on the passenger side and there was a ton of pressure on the A arm I couldnt even get the shock bolt out.. I got the tool to remove them so I played it safe and removed them.. Just one less thing to worry about.. For those that are wondering I am doing the write up on how I did mine with pics tonight on my next break..

03MopaRamman · Apr 16, 2012

I did my lower passenger ball joint today, I removed only the Brake Caliper, Rotor, separated the upper ball joint, removed the 1/2 shaft which gained me clear access to the joint. OTC service pull and press, re-assembled with torque specs all round, copper grease and blue threadlocker where needed and i was good to go.

3 1/2 Ton floor jack. gravel driveway and rubber fatigue for my veteran knees.
My Camera died but I got one good pic of the tool in action pressing out the joint.

I decided to go OEM as they are a sealed unit and nothing to chisel out.
Hope the work goes well for you as every job you do yourself saves on paying "labour".

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