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JRShaw · 09-30-2017, 03:35 PM

Gentlemen: I am restoring an original rear end differential, and have run into a problem. The sleeves (bushings) for the spring shackles are very much stuck in place, and evidently someone tried to remove one in the past, as it is partially out toward the front. QUESTION - Did KW or anyone make a removal tool for this problem?? I can certainly come up with a few clever pieces of pipe/tubing -or- have some appropriately sized steel sleeves fabricated. Any thoughts??

4port · 09-30-2017, 05:53 PM

Round off the head of a bolt on a bench grinder just smaller than the outside diameter of the bushing. Put the bolt through the hole and drive head in until flush with the perch eye moving the bushing out. Turn the bolt around and finish driving it out. Use at least a grade 5 bolt. Never had to heat one yet.

Terry, NJ · 09-30-2017, 06:26 PM

Do you have access to a lathe? If so, make a removal tool yourself. I don't recall what the large ( O.D.) dimension is, but the bushing I.D. is 14.5 MM (Yes, that's one of the few metric dimensions on a Model A) IIRC it's around .568, But my memory isn't so great any more, so check it out. Good luck!
Terry

glenn in camino · 09-30-2017, 07:37 PM

use a bushing driver. the spring needs a solid backing. if you have a narrow hack saw, cut the bushing in half and punch it out in pieces.

100IH · 10-01-2017, 01:49 PM

All of the above.

JRShaw · 10-02-2017, 11:29 AM

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People - Thank You for the replies. This morning I called and talked with a full time restorer and engine builder from the Model T up to & including flathead V8s. His suggestion was to put a hacksaw through the bushing (does fit!!!) and cut the bushing in half. This should make their removal much easier. Will let you know. ADDENDUM - There is a tool for the '32 thru '48 rear end bushings if that is any help to anyone. Take Care.

Jason in TX · 10-02-2017, 11:36 AM

I agree with the hacksaw method and then using a bushing driver. I use the inexpensive kit from Amazon. I've used this tool a lot over the years. Worth having in the tool box. These old bushings can be frustrating sometimes!

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-19-Piec...sr_1_3?ie=UTF8

09-30-2017, 03:35 PM	#1
JRShaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 133	Kw tool for rear shackle bushing removal?? Gentlemen: I am restoring an original rear end differential, and have run into a problem. The sleeves (bushings) for the spring shackles are very much stuck in place, and evidently someone tried to remove one in the past, as it is partially out toward the front. QUESTION - Did KW or anyone make a removal tool for this problem?? I can certainly come up with a few clever pieces of pipe/tubing -or- have some appropriately sized steel sleeves fabricated. Any thoughts??

09-30-2017, 06:26 PM	#3
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Kw tool for rear shackle bushing removal?? Do you have access to a lathe? If so, make a removal tool yourself. I don't recall what the large ( O.D.) dimension is, but the bushing I.D. is 14.5 MM (Yes, that's one of the few metric dimensions on a Model A) IIRC it's around .568, But my memory isn't so great any more, so check it out. Good luck! Terry

09-30-2017, 07:37 PM	#4
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Kw tool for rear shackle bushing removal?? use a bushing driver. the spring needs a solid backing. if you have a narrow hack saw, cut the bushing in half and punch it out in pieces.

10-01-2017, 01:49 PM	#5
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: Kw tool for rear shackle bushing removal?? All of the above.

10-02-2017, 11:29 AM	#6
JRShaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 133	Re: Kw tool for rear shackle bushing removal?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) People - Thank You for the replies. This morning I called and talked with a full time restorer and engine builder from the Model T up to & including flathead V8s. His suggestion was to put a hacksaw through the bushing (does fit!!!) and cut the bushing in half. This should make their removal much easier. Will let you know. ADDENDUM - There is a tool for the '32 thru '48 rear end bushings if that is any help to anyone. Take Care.

10-02-2017, 11:36 AM	#7
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Kw tool for rear shackle bushing removal?? I agree with the hacksaw method and then using a bushing driver. I use the inexpensive kit from Amazon. I've used this tool a lot over the years. Worth having in the tool box. These old bushings can be frustrating sometimes! https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-19-Piec...sr_1_3?ie=UTF8 __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC