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| | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | I'm trying to remove/replace the threaded spring bushings from the frame on my 57 Chevy 1/2 ton project. I have a whole set of bushing pullers and drivers, but nothing that will fit the threaded ones that are in the spring hangers. I was thinking of using one of the old threaded pins and a deep socket. Is there a tool still made for this job? Thank you.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | That's the way I do them. Screw an old pin in it & wack away.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | Thanks. Do you use the same method to install the new ones? I was thinking it would be a good idea not to bang on the new bushings. There is a thread on the tech forum that discusses using a carriage bolt to remove them, but I don't want to distort the new ones as I install them. Thanks.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 129 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 129 | I use a balljoint/ujoint press. This works very smooth and easy to get them out and put them back in without deforming the new bushings. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 | Check the tech tips - there is a good post about this subject. I made the tool described and it worked great for both removal and installation. No beatin' and bangin' - and very cheap and easy. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | tcox,
Is that the one with the carriage bolt? If so yes I saw it, and I am going to try it. Thanks.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 255 | Yep - worked great for me. Good luck!! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 |
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 136 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 136 | I use this method with a longer bolt and a 1" pipe t to pull against with the new bushing pushing into place while removing the old one. A one step procedure. Out with the old and in with the new. It seems a little quicker.  | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 226 | Thanks. Something else to try while I'm at it.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 | I like that tech tip.
When I did mine this spring, one side required heat and a BFH. Looks like Boyo ran into that as well. | | |
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