I am replacing the torsion bar bolt. It broke. Got broken piece out of the swivel real easy. But I could not find the bearing (washer) or old bolt head.
For re-assy after obtaining parts which torsion bar tool and from where do you suggest I get?

And is the tool even necessary? Or is there a safe work-around?

Brian N
2002 SLT Club 4 x 4 with 4.7L, factory off road and towing.

 

Problem solved. I retrieved a pair of torsion bar bolts, swivels, and bearings from a clean and rust free Durango from the local JY.
These came right off the donor with no issues. I cleaned and greased them before installation on my Dakota.
The torsion bar and key were easy to shove back into place before inserting the bolt and bearing. No need for special tool.
The bolt is long enough to engage the threads in the swivel without having to force against the torsion bar.
Spun the swivel bolt on from the top over the frame saddle and put the wrenched it up to 62 mm of threads showing at the top.
That is the same as the broken bolt showed.

Job done. Easy. Fast.