2001 Chevy S-10 Lower control arm with torsion bars removal

In this Video, I show you how to remove the lower control arm that attached to the torsion bars. I talk about the other suspension components I removed and the problems I faced.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 - talking about front suspension and issues I am having
1:35 - Talking about the metal clamp stuck to the brake cable
2:10 - talking about how I plasma cut the upper control arm
3:11 - Talking about removing lower control arm and how to access the bolts
4:35 - Talking about losing the torsion bar
6:08 - Removing Lower control Arm bolts
10:00- Removing other lower control arm bolts
11:40- Removing Lower control arm from torsion bar

[@kaj1778]

Ton of help thank you

[@MonsterDodge24]

Your welcome. I am glad it helped!

[@goratgo1970]

Got excited when I saw the truck is the EXACT same one I own, even the color. With video I found the upward torch light location backlighting into my eyes was giving me a headache, compressor noise another bonus.
Wish you'd shown removing back attachment/adjuster of torsion arm.

[@MonsterDodge24]

I didn't remove the adjuster or bolt, i just back off the bolt till loose and was able to slid the torsion arms out

[@zachforgote5493]

Thank you

[@MonsterDodge24]

Your welcome. Gald I could help!

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

I’m starting full front suspension on 2002 4WD Sonoma. Is the order of operations remove sway bar links, upper arm, then lower arm? At what point would you do the tie rods? Thanks! Oh, how do you put tension back on torsion bar?

[@MonsterDodge24]

yes the order would be as you stated. The tie rod first because then that allows you to access the nut holding the upper control arm to the spindle. I would do the tie rods last, once everything back together. To put tension back on on the torsion bars you will tightening up the torsion screws that you loosen to remove the tension.

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

@@MonsterDodge24That makes sense. I’m getting a tool to remove the tension and I’ve read to mark the threads on the nuts so they are placed back as close as possible to original tension. Rust is accumulating on my garage floor 😂

[@zlock6514]

What brand did u use

[@MonsterDodge24]

@@zlock6514 moog

[@jobehayes8444]

Do you ajust final tortion bar ride height before or after torqueiing lower control arm bolts?

[@MonsterDodge24]

After torquing lower control arm bolts

[@Wv8675]

I just did this to my blazer

[@MonsterDodge24]

not many video's out there showing you how to get torsion bars out

[@ironshockwave8467]

Any tips for when it doesnt slide right off? Been soaking it in penatrating oil and heating the lower control arm but she's rusted pretty good

[@MonsterDodge24]

If your replacing the lower control arm, then I would use a cutoff wheel and slice into the area around the torsion bar. If your not replacing the lower control arm, I would remove the nuts and bolts holding the lower control arm and see if the torsion bar will slide out with the lower control arm as one piece, removing it from lever.

[@zlock6514]

What lower control arms did u use

[@MonsterDodge24]

I think moog, but it was from rockauto.

[@zlock6514]

@@MonsterDodge24 how’s the quality

[@zlock6514]

@@MonsterDodge24 any chance u can get me the link

[@MonsterDodge24]

@@zlock6514 i know moog to be good as they have grease fittings. I have a set on my 2012 ram 1500 with a 6in lift and they are still holding up.

[@MonsterDodge24]

@@zlock6514 i am not near my computer, doing this off mobile, but you can filter the search results on rock auto for 4wd and front

[@leonardormsby6311]

Need better background lighting!

[@MonsterDodge24]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.