Front Shackle Bushing Removal - WTF?
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Front Shackle Bushing Removal - WTF?
Alright so I'm currently rebuilding my front end, including axle, spindles, kingpins, spring shackles, etc...
Everything is pretty straightforward besides how to get the metal collar (which used to be part of the original shackle's upper bushing) in this piece out:
What you are looking at is the front spring's front shackle top mount piece, which is riveted to the frame. When I originally hammered the old bushing out, the rubber insert just twisted and essentially distintegrated, but this outer collar remained in there. Obviously I can't position a vice in there (or I don't have the right type) to press it out as I have done for the leaf springs on the bench.
So what do you guys think? Penetrating oil is a no go.. How about some heat or what?
Everything is pretty straightforward besides how to get the metal collar (which used to be part of the original shackle's upper bushing) in this piece out:
What you are looking at is the front spring's front shackle top mount piece, which is riveted to the frame. When I originally hammered the old bushing out, the rubber insert just twisted and essentially distintegrated, but this outer collar remained in there. Obviously I can't position a vice in there (or I don't have the right type) to press it out as I have done for the leaf springs on the bench.
So what do you guys think? Penetrating oil is a no go.. How about some heat or what?
Last edited by matt2491; Jan 16, 2008 at 04:20 PM.
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Yeah I just used the sawzall and cut a groove into the metal collar. Then I used a flathead screwdriver and hammered the ends up a bit.
That's as far as I got for today. Tomorrow I'll go finish it off.
That's as far as I got for today. Tomorrow I'll go finish it off.
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I think the key is to just slowly hack away at it until there's nothing left and it pretty much falls out. Patience is the factor.
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I'm no expert here my friend but maybe a nut, a bolt and 2 big washers to push it in ???? push the bolt through the hole with a washer on one side then slip the bushing on the other side and use the washer then the nut to leverage it in ????
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