How to remove leaf spring bushing?

mnagatani · Post by **mnagatani** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:49 am

Has anyone out there removed and replaced the bushings on the main leaf spring? I just ordered a replacement set and was wondering if I can do it myself or get a shop involved to do it. Thanks.

71PA_Highboy · Post by **71PA_Highboy** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:02 pm

Burn them out....

Some new bushings require the sleeve from the old bushing be left in place, so be careful and make sure you don't need it before you take them out.

hth,

eric

Post by **FORDification** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:56 pm

Pressing them out is the proper and fastest way. If you've got access to a press (or don't mind paying someone else to do it) then that's the way to go.

If you've just got basic handtools at home and want to do it yourself, you can either follow eric's suggestion of burning them out, or do what I did, which was drill them out. I drilled about a dozen or so holes all around the bushing perimeter, and then knocked the rubber and center tube out. I was planning on installing polygraphite bushings, so I needed to keep my outer shells. If you're replacing them with stock rubber pieces, you can then remove the shell by twisting/distorting it with a pair of ViceGrips or maybe a hammer and punch.

mnagatani · Post by **mnagatani** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:13 pm

Thanks for the advice everyone. I just ordered the new bushings and will not get them until next week. For now I will see if I can get them out myself.

I've got another related leaf spring question. Does anyone know what is a good source to replace the sleeves that hold the leaf springs together? Mine were completlely wasted and need to get some new ones. There are two of them on each spring. Thanks again!

mnagatani · Post by **mnagatani** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:07 am

Ok guys, I got a suggestion online on how to remove the bushing. Use a screwdriver and pry open the eyelet. Once that is done, the bushing comes out with a few hits with a hammer. The whole process was very quick and easy! Picture included

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:15 am

Thats a good idea

and if the sears screwdriver breaks them you can get it replace for free

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:21 am

"No, I certainly did not use that screwdriver as a prybar!!!!" "OOOHHH gearwrenches!" That's what happens when I go to sears anyway.

mnagatani · Post by **mnagatani** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:22 am

I was thinking the same thing!

JWW · Post by **JWW** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:17 pm

mnagatani wrote:Ok guys, I got a suggestion online on how to remove the bushing. Use a screwdriver and pry open the eyelet. Once that is done, the bushing comes out with a few hits with a hammer. The whole process was very quick and easy! Picture included

What website did you use?

mnagatani · Post by **mnagatani** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:22 pm

http://www.handymanxchange.com/removing ... vt148.html

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