First shop I went to struggled and failed with the torsion bars, said they’re “frozen” in place. What do you guys think about swapping out uca’s and torsion bar anchors?
Thanks
Ray
Thanks
Ray
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Should’ve mentioned, with all new parts.
what is "frozen" exactly? I find hard to believe that they couldn't do anything with it. I recall breaking an adjuster bolt while trying to adjust mine years ago, but frozen is mechanic talk for we know if we try, it will probably break.
Pick up a set of new bolts and the little collars that ride in them. If the bars are really frozen in the mount, then they can be unbolted and replaced. The mount is just bolted to the upper arm on the back. You could likely back (or break) the adjuster bolts to unload the arms, unbolt the mount and then work the bar out of each end. Clean up the ends and put some anti-seize on them before you reinstall everything. Anti-seize the new bolts and collars and put it all back together.
Just my $0.02. If a shop won't try, I am sure you could find some local guys who could help out for a pizza and a frosty beverage.
Pick up a set of new bolts and the little collars that ride in them. If the bars are really frozen in the mount, then they can be unbolted and replaced. The mount is just bolted to the upper arm on the back. You could likely back (or break) the adjuster bolts to unload the arms, unbolt the mount and then work the bar out of each end. Clean up the ends and put some anti-seize on them before you reinstall everything. Anti-seize the new bolts and collars and put it all back together.
Just my $0.02. If a shop won't try, I am sure you could find some local guys who could help out for a pizza and a frosty beverage.
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The shop that did the initial install (OME suspension) is just a run of the mill shop, not off-road specific. We do have a shop in town that focuses mostly on jeeps, but I’m gonna try them next
Finger crossed, I’m tired of looking at my wheels and tires in my living room haha
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Got a quote of $240, I’ll get it in next week. Fingers crossed boys!The shop that did the initial install (OME suspension) is just a run of the mill shop, not off-road specific. We do have a shop in town that focuses mostly on jeeps, but I’m gonna try them next
Finger crossed, I’m tired of looking at my wheels and tires in my living room haha
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Appointment made for 23rd 
What's the problem-you have an OME suspension that's not riding well, or the shop failed to install the new OME torsion bars?
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Yes the shop was able till install everything BUT the tbars
