This problem will generally rear its head, so to speak, when you ride.

Oct 11, How to remove a leaf spring bushing without using an sort of press. This is the easiest way possible that i've learned works the best and the fastest for re.

A corded sawzall and a package of blades Is probably the easiest way to go.

Both the front and rear eye of the front and rear spring uses the same bushings. In one end bushing is a steel encased rubber bushing.

There is a steel inner sleeve, then rubber, then a steel outer shell. This outer script pruning the family tree is only about 1/16″ thick. The best way to remove these bushings is to use a torch and set the rubber on fire. Oct 15, Steps to Replace Leaf Spring Bushings.

1. Block the front wheels and raise the rear with a jack under the third member, lowering the vehicle onto stands under the frame. 2. Keep the jack under the rear end. Do one end of a single spring at a time, removing the bolt securing the spring into the front pocket and/or the leaf spring and frame bolts. Jun 16, All you do is get the appropriate bushing in position, (ie. unbolted, frame jacked up to let the spring hang neutrally, rotate the shackle out of the way) then take the punch/air chisel without its retaining spring and mount a 1/2 drive impact socket of the appropriate diameter over the spike so that the shoulder of the spike rests against the.

Jan 11, I wound up taking the torch to the shackles on both sides, cutting it off right above the bushing in the lower mount and removing the spring to give me some working room. With the shackles cut off and the spring out of the way, it was super easy to get the angle grinder in and chop the bolt with the little piece of shackle in it right off. May 27, A nation How To presented by asalinasz39 Project Name How To replace frame and rear leaf spring bushings.

If you ignore this issue, the tires could blow at the worst possible moment, such as when you are driving across a bridge or up a steep incline.

Project Description Some vehicles may have severe rust and seized shackle/leaf spring bolts; this will allow you to avoid the stress of hammering old bolts out and restore bushings to factory performance as well as possibly gain rear lift if longer shackles are installed. Mar 14, Hello again:welcome: My question is, I am removing the leaf springs on my 87 Chevy truck, the bolt that goes through the eye on the leaf spring through the spring perch just wont come out, it just turns.

I tried driving it out with a hammer, the rear end is supported in the air. Am I.