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 Re: 1950 Front Leaf Springs
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 858
Shop Shark
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This good news! Yesterday, I ordered front and rear springs for the '47 from the St. Louis Spring Company. The owners are very knowledgeable, very happy to answer questions and make recommendations. 
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Re: 1950 Front Leaf Springs
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 32
Wrench Fetcher
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I'd consider replacing the Shackle bushings as well. RockAuto has them, I put the bushings in the freezer overnight and the cleaned up shackle in the oven at 350 for 30m. The bushings slipped in with minimal encouragement.
1950 GMC 250 Pickup
1965 Mustang Convertible
1972 K5 Blazer
1973 Buick Centurion 455 Convertible
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Re: 1950 Front Leaf Springs
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Joined: May 2020
Posts: 2
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Did you have trouble removing shackle bushings? I have already replaced rear shackle bushings but seems the front ones are being more difficult. Any suggestions?
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Re: 1950 Front Leaf Springs
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 858
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Did you have trouble removing shackle bushings? I have already replaced rear shackle bushings but seems the front ones are being more difficult. Any suggestions? What truck are you working on? I've used the method recommended by Pre '68 Dave and it's never failed me. CLICK: Spring Shackle Bushing Replacement [ chev235guy.blogspot.com]
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Re: 1950 Front Leaf Springs
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Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 731
Jack of all Trades, Master of None
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I used Pre ‘68 Dave’s method on my spring bushings and it worked perfectly.
Phil 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Project Journals‘59 235 & hydraulic lifters “Three on the Tree” & 4:11 torque tube 12v w/ Alternator
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Re: 1950 Front Leaf Springs
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 32
Wrench Fetcher
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Replacing the leaf spring and shackle bushings on my 1T was a real PIA. Its not so much getting the bushing out of the shackle, but more getting the 7/8" stainless pin out from where it has resided for 70 years. Once out, I used a hack saw blade to cut the bushing in half. Dave's method should work as well.
1950 GMC 250 Pickup
1965 Mustang Convertible
1972 K5 Blazer
1973 Buick Centurion 455 Convertible
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