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Apr 18, 2005 | 10:36 PM

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bill1958

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Rear leaf springs

Any ideas out there on how to remove the leaf spring shackle bolts without trashing the bushings?

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Apr 19, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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Steve's Beast

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From: Elk Lake ON. Canada

A 4" zip-cut disk with a angle grinder works well. But you will need new bolts.

Or some good penitrating oil, but if they are like mine penitrating oil is not an option.

Hope is helps!

Steve

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Apr 19, 2005 | 08:56 PM

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CdnFord Eh

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When I did mine, I hack sawed between the spring and shackle. Alot faster and easier than fighting to get them loose. Chance are you'll need new bolts anyways.

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Apr 22, 2005 | 09:08 PM

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Chiefrider007

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I've had good luck using a big air wrench. Tap on the back side lightly and turn away.

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Apr 22, 2005 | 09:44 PM

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mustange70

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also if youheat the metal up with a propane tourch it can help, but an air grinder is the best.

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May 7, 2005 | 09:54 PM

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krash51218

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I used the propane torch technique myself along with penetrating oil

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