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Old 09-10-2014, 08:08 PM   #42
jerseyboy
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Default Re: How to remove front top shackle bushing?

As I needed to replace the shackle bushings on my wagon, I read this thread with interest.

I took Mart's approach and hammered out the bolts. I then started to cut the jacket with a hacksaw. This seemed like a tediuos process, so I tried to think of a better way to remove the jackets.

I decided I was going to use the all-thread I had used to remove the springs.

I placed a deep 11mm socket at one end and a section of pipe, the same diameter as the spring perch, at the other end.

I then ran the all-thread thru these with a washer and nut at each end.

I simply turned the nut and pushed/pulled the jacket out.

I know one side was in pretty good, but the other side and worn thru the jacket, so that came out pretty easy.

One, note, I did work the bolt back and forth with a pipe wrench and pipe before I hammered it out.



Thanks for all the ideas.

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!
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