front beam questions

[beetleboy]

hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of questions.....I have my front beam off and am about to replace with a new beam.  stock width with adjusters.  Is there a way to take off and use the old sway bar?....looks like it s on via rubber and steel clamps...just not sure on how to get them off.  any help would be great please and thank you....Frank

[dale-j]

bend up the turned down end of the s/b clamp retainer (metal part around the rubber bushing), and knock it off with a hammer and punch hitting the big end of the taper (the other way will just frustrate you).  Replace the clamps and rubber bushings when you re-use it.

Sounds hard without pictures, but it's really not.

Steve