Plate - Kent-Moore

The Kent-Moore J-22517-8 Plate is a professional-grade component designed to ensure secure and precise operation during critical automotive service procedures. Specifically engineered as an integral part of the Kent-Moore Torsion Bar Unloader Tool, this plate is essential for safely relieving pressure on torsion bars, a common task in General Motors vehicle maintenance. Its robust construction and exact machining contribute to reliable performance and technician safety when working on suspension systems.

Key Features

• Constructed from high-quality steel for exceptional durability and longevity.
• Heat-treated to enhance strength and resist wear under demanding workshop conditions.
• Precision-machined to ensure a perfect fit within the broader Kent-Moore J-22517 Torsion Bar Unloader assembly.
• Provides a stable and secure mounting interface for other components of the torsion bar unloader, critical for safe operation.
• Backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship, ensuring long-term dependability.

Applications

The J-22517-8 Plate is primarily utilized within the Kent-Moore Torsion Bar Unloader Tool for servicing torsion bar suspension systems on various General Motors vehicles. This includes, but is not limited to, specific GM E-cars (such as Olds Toronado, Buick Riviera, and Cadillac Eldorado), 1983-88 4x4 S trucks, and a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs from model years spanning the late 1990s to mid-2000s, including models like the Chevy Astro, Avalanche, Blazer, Colorado, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, and various GMC Sonoma, Canyon, Envoy, Jimmy, and Safari vehicles. Its function is vital for gradually relieving pressure from torsion bars during removal, installation, or adjustment, enabling technicians to perform suspension work safely and efficiently.

Description

The Kent-Moore J-22517-8 Plate is a vital, high-quality steel component specifically engineered for use with Kent-Moore's specialized torsion bar unloader tools. It serves as a foundational element, providing a robust and secure mounting point within the unloader assembly for safely addressing torsion bar tension on General Motors vehicles. Crafted from premium steel and rigorously heat-treated, this plate exhibits superior strength and wear resistance, designed to withstand the stresses of professional automotive service environments. Precision machining guarantees an exact fit and seamless integration, which is paramount for the safe and effective operation of the torsion bar unloader. By ensuring a stable and reliable interface, the J-22517-8 Plate helps prevent damage to suspension components and significantly improves the efficiency and safety of torsion bar-related maintenance and repair tasks. This tool is an indispensable asset for any professional mechanic or technician specializing in GM vehicle suspension systems.