Shackle Help!
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Shackle Help!
Putting new bushings in the shackles. But the shackle has this weird sleeve that won't allow the bushing to fit in.
Do I force in the bushing or remove this so it fits better?
Do I force in the bushing or remove this so it fits better?
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I'm pretty sure it needs to be removed but i would say wait for another opinion. If you are using poly bushings they should slide right in and even get a little grease to keep them moving.
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That is the outer sleeve of the bushing. I carefully sawed mine in a couple spots for easier removal. I tried to push mine out with a socket and got the socket stuck. Be careful if you try it that way.
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YEP IT IS THE OUTER SLEEVE LIKE WHAT GRINNERGETTER SAID , NEEDS TO COME OUT AND SAWING IT WILL WORK , I HAVE ALWAYS USED A TORCH AND BURNED THEM OUT !
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Kinda hard to see from this pic
but it has a heavy duty panel/muffler cutter on the top while the bottom is rounded
I have one of these from snap-on
they list it as a control arm bushing cutter
works great on all sorts of things
but it has a heavy duty panel/muffler cutter on the top while the bottom is rounded
I have one of these from snap-on
they list it as a control arm bushing cutter
works great on all sorts of things
Last edited by "Top Fuel" Bender; Jan 25, 2012 at 06:44 PM. Reason: add pic
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