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| | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 19 | I was about to replace the rear shackle bolts in the springs of a 51 GMC, but I'm unsure of the best way to remove or re-round the eye so that the new bushing and bolt can be inserted.... any ideas? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I took my main leafs to our local spring shop and he tightened the eye and installed the bushing. I asked him if it is done with heat and he said absolutely not. They have machines for doing these things. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Go to the TECH TIP page. There is a description of a DIY Bushing Puller in the Axle section. It works too.I and many others here have made and used one to success.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I don't think the tech Tip will show you how to correct for a worn spring eye. You need some special machinery forthat. | | |
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