The Ford Barn

Ed Solari · 10-25-2010, 12:00 PM

I have 34 Ford spring shackles stuck in both the rear and foint axle perches. I need a source for the punch and die to fit a shop press to press them out. OR.. if there are any tricks to consider on how to remove them by other means.

Thanks!!!!!!!

jerry grayson · 10-25-2010, 12:50 PM

Air hammer works just fine for me.

FlatheadTed · 10-25-2010, 01:40 PM

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Burn out the rubber ,Then cut the outer casing of the shackle with a hack saw

10-25-2010, 12:00 PM	#1
Ed Solari Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 217	Shackle problems ....help I have 34 Ford spring shackles stuck in both the rear and foint axle perches. I need a source for the punch and die to fit a shop press to press them out. OR.. if there are any tricks to consider on how to remove them by other means. Thanks!!!!!!!

10-25-2010, 12:50 PM	#2
jerry grayson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 833	Re: Shackle problems ....help Air hammer works just fine for me.

10-25-2010, 01:40 PM	#3
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