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| | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 37 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 37 | I recently rebuilt my leaf springs. Put new bushings in them and got them powder coated. Now I am not able to get the bolt thru the front rear spring mount. Is it possible the heat caused the brass bushing to shrink? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I guess anything is possible but first check for ANY powder coating that may have gotten where it shouldn't be. That stuff is tough, and depending on application can be dang tough to get off.
Heat should have expanded the brushing as I normally put them in the freezer to make them shrink before installing them. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | I cannot imagine that 400 degrees would have done anything permanent to your bushings.
I have always had trouble getting those new bolts to go into those new bushings. I just put the half inch drive impact air wrench on it and drive it home and hope for the best. Never had any issues on three trucks. I suppose you could hone them to tight slip fit.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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