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#53723 12/18/2005 12:14 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | I am tearing my truck down for powder coating. When I removed the rear end, as expected, the rear frame bushing that the rear springs attach to (shackle end of the spring) are out of round and in pretty tough shape. The manual says to use a Bushing removal and replacing tool (J-553 GM tool).
Will this tool work on a bushing that is worn through and out of round?
What is the best way get the old bushing out? | | |
#53724 12/18/2005 7:10 AM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | Piece of pipe or a socket and a BFH. A big C-clamp could be used as a press, but the bushing will most likely not budge. If it's tight (probably will be), take a hacksaw blade and cut through the bushing in a spot to allow it to collapse. Then it will pound right out. | | |
#53725 12/18/2005 7:12 AM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | Oh John, I almost forgot. You will have to make sure the holes are clean of any powder coat before you press the new bushings in. Built up powder coat or paint will stop the new bushing right in it's tracks. | | |
#53726 12/18/2005 12:43 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Thanks Barry! Much appreciated!
I will have them mask the holes when they Powder coat.
12 days and counting. I need to get to work if I am going to get everything stripped by the 30th! | | |
#53727 12/18/2005 6:58 PM | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 425 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 425 | A 20 ton press works much better than a BFH. Saves a lot of time too, and won't mess up the new bushings.  | | |
#53728 12/18/2005 8:34 PM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | I'm not following, is the 20-ton press portable so you can hold it up to the frame? The bushing brackets are riveted to the frame with 3 big rivets. | | |
#53729 12/18/2005 8:43 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You can buy a universal bushing driver set at the discount tool shop very reasonably.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#53730 12/30/2005 3:10 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | An update on this...3 of the 4 popped right out with a medium sized BFH. The 4th had to be difficult and needed to be collapsed. 10 minutes for 3...2 hours for 1. Typical.
I tried buying the bushing install/removal kit..I drove 20 minutes to the store...they did not have one in stock..but I could order one off the internet and have it delivered to my house...
Thanks again for info everyone. | | |
#53731 12/30/2005 3:41 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 445 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 445 | A BFH will do the trick++ a little heat
dan-pa
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