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04-08-2011, 03:43 AM | #1 |
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shackle removal 36
I am having trouble removing rear shackles on 36 5w coupe. Can't find sweet spot to release pressure so bolts will come out. I have car sitting on jackstands, rear wheels are off ground, using KR Wilson spring spreader. Questions: 1. Should I remove u bolts from springs? 2. At what orientation should shackles be at when they are at minimum binding, Pointed up, horizantal to ground, pointed down? I have removed the 2 nuts and plate on one side, tried air hammer, chisle, large screwdriver, pry bar, but the bolts will not budge. Any help appreciated. Benji
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04-14-2011, 01:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: shackle removal 36
Problem solved. Heat and burn old shackle inner packing material with propane torch-it wasn's rubber, has fiberous consistancy like roping. I tried hammering, chiseling, penetrating oil,air hammer, all to no avail. Burning and heating worked like a charm, the bolts punch easily out after I used the torch to burn innards. Benji
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04-14-2011, 07:08 AM | #3 |
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Re: shackle removal 36
The bolts will usually come out that way but did the formed sheet metal pieces also come out? They are usually a tight press fit and sometimes a real bear to get out.
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04-14-2011, 07:35 AM | #4 |
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Re: shackle removal 36
After you get the bolts out you can use a hacksaw blade to cut the outer metal jacket. You don't have to cut all the way through to the leaf spring, just enough to relieve the tension. It will then slide right out.
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04-14-2011, 08:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: shackle removal 36
No, the metal jacket did not come out, I'm going to try hacksaw blade or air hammer chisle this morning. Thanks, Benji
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04-14-2011, 09:57 AM | #6 |
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04-15-2011, 04:10 AM | #7 |
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Re: shackle removal 36
I got the sleeves out using sawzall, air hammer chisle, penetrating oil, lg screwdriver/ball pien hammer-next time will be much easier since this experience. The new Pete & Jakes shackles with neoprene bushings slide in, although I had to undo u bolts at crossmember to give enough stretch in spring to get them in. Thanks for advise. Benji
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