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#18038 02/08/2004 8:41 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 60 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 60 | I'm trying to remove the leaf springs on the front of my '59 apache.
What is the best method to remove the spring eye bolts... We've been at it for a while and we're hoping there is an easier method!!!
U-bolts came out fine but the front and rear spring bolts are not BUDGING!!
Thanks for any help on this!!!
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#18039 02/08/2004 11:26 PM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 | Just finished doing that on my '59. I used a Ball joint Pickel fork to remove the shackels and then a ~ 20" breaker bar and socket to get the bolts to move. It some force but they moved with just hand power.
The bushings were another thing! I bought Harbor Freight's "3-IN-1 Service Kit" Model 38335 and a 5/8" socket(if I remember right) This is a big "C" clamp with a hole in it. The bushing popped and squeeled but came out with the breaker bar and socket.
When I put the new bushings in, I put them in the freezer overnight first and used the 3-IN-1 to press them in. That was very easy.
The rear I used the same system. It was a very good value for the $40.00 I spent.
Hope this helps.
John Atherton
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure that you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!
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#18040 02/08/2004 11:28 PM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 | Bye the way, I used the 3-IN-1 to remove the spring eye bushings also.
I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure that you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!
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#18041 02/09/2004 2:34 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Here's the poorman or thriftyman's way to remove the bushing with all credit going to fellow bolter Boyo. A whopping $3.50 from Home Depot. That's right a 3/8 x 6" carriage bolt, 3/4" gal pipe T fitting, 2-3 large washers and then 2-3 smaller washers followed by the nut (not the one holding the wrench). http://community.webshots.com/photo/96669114/105847828oKoSOB I highly recommend buying 2-3 bolts for all bushings because such tension will possible weaken the threads to the point that you might get a couple uses out of one bolt. Very effective.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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