I am replacing the rear spring bushings on my 51 F1.
Will I need to remove the springs from the rear axle to be able to drive out the old bushings?

I assume I can drive them out and won't need some kind of special tool. I can easily get the lock pins and the pins out with the springs attached and the axle supported by stands.

I'm using the Dennis Carpenter kit 7C-5630.

Thanks for any help.

 

When they replaced the bushings in my rear springs, they had to cut the spring mounting bracket rivets off the frame and remove the holders to get the springs off and bushings out.

 

Progress Report.

Rule #1 - Drive the two top pins out, as in to the outside of the truck.

Rule #2 - If you drive the front pin inward it will get stuck in the bushing because the hole in the frame you were supposed to use to drive it out, does not line up enough to let you get the pin out from it's new misaligned position.

Rule #3 - Don't choose the day to give up drinking to be the same day you decide to change your bushings.

 

While its a whole lot easier to replace the spring bushing with the springs entirely off of the truck its possible to do it on the truck.
Eiter way you will have to get the bushing pins out of the way, a job that can be a real pain. Once the pins are out you simply jack the truck up until the end of the spring is loose, SUPPORT the truck and press the old bushing out and the new one in.
The bushing can be driven out with a punch and a hammer. A big "C" clamp works wonders in pressing the new ones in place or you can getnly tap them in with a block of wood and a hammer. Before putting the leaf spring back in place in the shackle be sure to test fit the bushing pin (you should probably replace the pins while you have it apart as they will be worn as well) into the bushing. Sometimes the new bushing might be a bit tight and the pin won't slip through. If this is the case you can "dress" the bushing a bit with a rats tail file to get a good fit.

Work one end of the springs at a time, wear safety glasses, have plenty of frosty beverages available, and keep a sense of humor.....lol

Good luck
Bobby

 

My shackles and springs are all apart now too. I figured this is the easiest way to do it and so far it has been not that difficult. Good chance to get rid of that dirty old 60 years worth of grease. Oh yeah, hey Bobbytnm yes beer sure does make it a better job.......lol