Thread: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
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Old 09-28-2014, 05:36 PM   #11
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Default Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Front end rebuild time. Removed old shackle/bushings, and installed nylon bushings. After multiple attempts with my homemade spring spreader, I went ahead and broke the springs apart and was able to easily get the new bushings in.
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File Type: jpg 084cutshackle.jpg (67.1 KB, 169 views)
File Type: jpg 085removeoldbushing.jpg (59.9 KB, 181 views)
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File Type: jpg 088diyspreader.jpg (69.4 KB, 182 views)
File Type: jpg 089unsprung.jpg (77.9 KB, 190 views)
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