88 s-10 balzer control arm bushings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**truckdude239** · 11-13-2009, 02:40 PM

got an 88 s-10 blazer i need to replace the control arm bushing in and it says to unload the torsion how is this done??

rennat_2006 · 11-14-2009, 11:46 PM

If you look at the torsion bars you see one end goes into the lower control arms and the other end goes into a crossmember underneath of the doors. If you are laying on your back looking up at the crossmember you will see a 3/4" head bolt i believe they are that thread through a little plate deal and press on the torsion bar key which twists the end of the torsion bar. Back the 3/4" headed bolt out to unload the tension on the bars.

68C15 · 11-23-2009, 08:47 AM

you will need the tool to hold the key while you remove the bolt and plate. then you unscrew the tool. the bolt will come out and leave tension on the bar, it will rest against the plate.

11-13-2009, 02:40 PM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	88 s-10 balzer control arm bushings got an 88 s-10 blazer i need to replace the control arm bushing in and it says to unload the torsion how is this done?? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-14-2009, 11:46 PM	#2
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Re: 88 s-10 balzer control arm bushings If you look at the torsion bars you see one end goes into the lower control arms and the other end goes into a crossmember underneath of the doors. If you are laying on your back looking up at the crossmember you will see a 3/4" head bolt i believe they are that thread through a little plate deal and press on the torsion bar key which twists the end of the torsion bar. Back the 3/4" headed bolt out to unload the tension on the bars. __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.

11-23-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 88 s-10 balzer control arm bushings you will need the tool to hold the key while you remove the bolt and plate. then you unscrew the tool. the bolt will come out and leave tension on the bar, it will rest against the plate.



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