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Aug 9, 2011 | 01:56 PM

wmiller

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rebushing front end

Im going to replace all the spring bolts and bushings on my front end next week. Any inputs on getting old ones out and springs back together?

Aug 9, 2011 | 06:25 PM

tjbeggs

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UM lots of work!! Air hammer, ball joint press, hydraulic press, and a torch are all tools I use. Best bet will be a to remove the springs and take them somewhere to press them out then back in for you.

Aug 9, 2011 | 10:02 PM

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Those are the ONLY thing I will ever take my trucks to a shop for. Seriously. Not just any shop though. A real spring shop. Most bigger towns have one and they can rearch them while they are at it for a whole lot less money than you would think. My truck was 500 for rearching all 4 back to factory spec. All new bushings and 2 extra leaves in the back.