While your at it, you might want to look into new bushings in that straight axle.
I have done it in a 69 3/4 ton pick-up.
It's a bit more involved but well worth the effort.
If I can do it anyone should be able to.
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| Author: | WhaleMstr [ Fri Dec 23, 2016 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Process for installing new front end bushings? |
Is there a link to a page that shows the process I am about to go through for installing new spring shackle bushings in the van? Not sure how to approach it - and I have to do it so I can be driving it the same day - and out on the gravel driveway too... I ordered a set online and they are supposed to be here next week sometime... Don't even remember what I ordered! LOL Thankfully, it's still in here someplace - by in here, I mean this computer! lol |
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| Author: | WhaleMstr [ Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:28 am ] |
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Well, the bushings showed up yesterday afternoon. 8 rubber halves and 2 steel enclosed rubber ones. now to figure out how to do this... with the back problems, I have to approach all of this as an easy one step at a time process - end up taking lots of breaks during the whole process... takes me awhile to convince my body to move!!! lol |
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| Author: | Reed [ Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:32 am ] |
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You have to devise a way to press the old bushings out and the new bushings in. This can be as complicated as special tools and an arbor press, or as simple as a vise. While you have the shackles apart it is a good time to get a wire brush in a cylindrical shape and clean out the eyes for the bushings. I have done these on the rear springs on several passenger cars and it is pretty easy. Sometimes they just slide in by hand. For an idea of one method, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weItoZu7ZfY |
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| Author: | WhaleMstr [ Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:46 pm ] |
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Thanks guys... Reed! I was thinking that very thing! Cool! It's my only option right this moment. lol |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:01 pm ] |
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Use a propane torch and burn the bushing out. Then use a chisel to remove the outer steel shell. |
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| Author: | SpaceFrank [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:28 am ] |
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I think I used a drill around the perimeter to remove as much rubber as possible when I did front suspension bushings. Burning it all out would have taken a long time. |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:24 pm ] |
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It takes less the 5 minutes to burn the bushing out. The bushing heats up, looses adhesion to steel shells and falls out. Quick, simple and easy. |
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| Author: | WhaleMstr [ Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:18 am ] |
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The weather is miserable as am I - so nothing is going to happen for awhile... |
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| Author: | bboogieart [ Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:51 am ] |
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While your at it, you might want to look into new bushings in that straight axle. I have done it in a 69 3/4 ton pick-up. It's a bit more involved but well worth the effort. If I can do it anyone should be able to.
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