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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 8:09 PM
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was going to post in ot lounge but figured it'd get more views here. so i called my local auto parts stores and no one carries that damn torsion bar unloading tool. wth. so does anyone have any ideas where i could get one by tomorrow morning? i just need to rent it i dont want to buy and pay 150 for using the tool once.

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 8:43 PM
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I've rented one from Autozone... Sorry bout your luck...
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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i talked to auto zone and the moron said they didnt have it but ill probably go by there in the morning and show them what im talking about.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Autozone has always been a lil slow to me. Oreilleys knows their stuff. Usuallly...
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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luckily for me they are both on the same street lol. napa is a little out of the way
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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well what u could do is buy it.. use it and return it.. ask them what the return policy is befor buying tho done this many many times.. just dont tear up the packageing
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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haha thats a plan also. lol. rp is probably unopened package lol
if i have to ill break the round plate on the c clamp i have now
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 5:31 AM
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I have always used a strong C-clamp with the swivel foot removed, and you can press the foot back on when you are done. Make sure the c-clamp is of good quality so it won't break, just in case wear gloves and safety glasses.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 8:33 AM
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definitely. what would be considered a strong c clamp
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 6:55 PM
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One that's not made out of the shiny junk metal made in China, get one at sears made out of malleable steel.
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