anyone know a magic way of getting torsion bar bolt unseized from the half moon?

[Wolfracer]

Or is it just a case of a painfull unwind and fit new bolt?

[Wolfracer]

and...

If i did unscrew the bolt and replace, where do I get a new half moon from? RT don't do them.

[TonyN]

I have a collection of them for this very purpose...

[BUSHWHACKER]

I have a collection of them for this very purpose...

Got any Jiffy bags?

[Wolfracer]

I have a collection of them for this very purpose...and tbh, probably a few more than I'll need in the near future, so with that in mind, I would be more than happy to send you one for the postage cost and a drink

Thats very kind of you Tony, let me know what you want bud

[Wolfracer]

Well seeing as Mr N hasn't seen my witty repartee, or chosen to ignore it I still need to get the bolt loosened or replaced.

Can I apply heat or will this weaken the bolt/TB?
Where can I get a new half moon?
And when it gets to the end of the thread, does the bolt just fall out?
Is it simply a case of screwing in a new one?

[wishbone]

The half moon just floats with the nut above it and the bolt going through it. You can buy new bolts / nuts from roughtrax so just remove bolt and then use a big hammer to remove stuck nut from half moon. Maybe put old bolt back in nut and give a wallop with the moon braced in a vice.

edit : maybe the bolt is just siezed in the nut ? Just stick a spanner on the nut and get a socket / breaker bar and force it off.

[Wolfracer]

Bit confused as to where the nut goes... i can spin the bolt with the half moon attached - just, as it has to ride up and down the saddle. I thought trying to turn the bolt with a little weight on the wheels might help but i just get a lot of flex in the breaker bar...

[BUSHWHACKER]

This help?.....
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/torsion_bars/

[Wolfracer]

This help?.....
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/torsion_bars/

Aha!
Thanks. Never seen the nut end before, even though adjusted my other truck quite easily...

Will have a good spray of WD40. put a wrench on the nut, and see what spins, or doesn't...

[TonyN]

I've been busy!

Just text me your address and i'll bung a bolt and nut/washer in the post, was kinda waiting for you just to get in touch.

Well seeing as Mr N hasn't seen my witty repartee, or chosen to ignore it I still need to get the bolt loosened or replaced.

Can I apply heat or will this weaken the bolt/TB?
Where can I get a new half moon?
And when it gets to the end of the thread, does the bolt just fall out?
Is it simply a case of screwing in a new one?

[Wolfracer]

I've been busy!

Just text me your address and i'll bung a bolt and nut/washer in the post, was kinda waiting for you just to get in touch.

That's very Kind of you Tony thanks!

And in recognition of your generosity, I've written you a little ditty...

Tony N you are the best,
so much better than the rest.
You give the world rose coloured tints
Just like that Welsh boy(o)
Bushwhacker (Vince)

[TonyN]

T0sser...

[Wolfracer]

T0sser...

Lol!

[Wolfracer]

Tony, New bolt and half moon arrived today. Packed better than most ebay items we receive!
Many thanks, and if I can ever repay the favour... tube of gripfill or some plasterboard nails etc.. please don't hesitate to ask!