bushing replacement
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From: los angeles
bushing replacement
how do you guys remove suspension bushings in the spring eyes and frame? and am i going to have to ream the new ones to fit the pins? or is it not as necessary as the kingpins to keep a <.oo2" gap?? thanks!
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From: Erie, pa
I've used two sockets, one that fits the hole and pushes against the bushing, with a larger socket on the other side with a threaded rod between.
Used a socket as a driver with a large hammer.
Used a punch and "peeled" the bushing out.
I have never had to ream the bushings. With King Pins the reaming is more to align the bushings that size them.
Used a socket as a driver with a large hammer.
Used a punch and "peeled" the bushing out.
I have never had to ream the bushings. With King Pins the reaming is more to align the bushings that size them.
