944 Rear Torsion bar dismantle question F/U

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Hey Gents,

I finally got around to working on the Vert.. Had to take some time off, as my focus wandered and shifted to the WRX.. She is doing well, and has provided me with some valuable track time at Summit this year, and later in July at Watkins Glenn.. With the price of 94 going up every day I need to refocus and get this car on the road.. So I need to ask the question one more time. I feel it can't hurt to ask as I have gotten mixed answers.. and the fact that the Porsche shop charges around 80 an hr for labor..

Enclosed are pics of the 87+ torsion bar assembly without the Alumn Arms and Brakes. What I am trying to determine is whether the Spring Plates can come off without killing me.. I know another fella, did this and admitted it wasn't the smartest.. he got away with no problem.. but I am not sure I want to take that chance...

As usual, any help appreciated.. and if anyone has some 225/45/17 for my WRX's Prodrive P7 let me know For now they are acting as stools

Take care
Alex