Spring Perch Bushing Removal/Suggestions?

[Banky]

Hi all,

I need to remove the (what looks original) metal bushings from my rear spring perches. I'm looking for tips/advise from explorers that have been here before me.

I was planning on pounding them out, which would probably be a mess.

Thanks!
Banky

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by Banky

Hi all,

I need to remove the (what looks original) metal bushings from my rear spring perches. I'm looking for tips/advise from explorers that have been here before me.

I was planning on pounding them out, which would probably be a mess.

Thanks!
Banky

I have taken a hacksaw and carefully sawed the bushing down enough to where it will "give" a bit then with a punch...punch it out.

Pluck

[700rpm]

If you have the right size tap, thread them, then screw in a bolt of the right thread pattern, and hammer on the bolt till they come out the other side. If you don't have that tap, I recommend buying it. It will make the job so easy you'll wonder why you ever tried any other way.

[Banky]

Ha! I was totally thinking of the hacksaw method but thought I would get reamed for suggesting it.

[Herb Concord Ca]

I used a hacksaw to cut the bushings when I redid my rear end on my T/S.

[FL&WVMIKE]

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I have used the hacksaw, It works fine.
MIKE

[Big John]

go for the hack saw.....

[wrndln]

I to am a hacksaw man. Just be careful not to saw too far. I always saw into where the thick part of the perch is so, if I were to go a little too far, it wouldn't hurt much. it is kind of a long, tough operation, but it works.
Rusty Nelson