Is it necessary to remove the torsion bar springs in order to replace the stagilizer bars on my 90' 4X4 pick-up?

 

Have you looked?

It should be very obvious if you check for yourself - NO.

Easy job too if your bolts/links are not rusted together. If they are, plan on replacing the links & hardware if you choose to reinstall.

 

I thought not but the shop manual starts off by saying to remove the torsion bar spring.

 

yea some of the manuals ive read seen tend to emphasis taking off more parts than you should. I agree with angrybob