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Post by Bent on Sept 9, 2005 18:32:53 GMT -5
I am currently in the process of flipping my rear shackles on my truck. The problem I am having is that the bolt in the shackle to hanger seems to be stuck and I can't get it out. Any ideas? 
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Sept 9, 2005 19:08:03 GMT -5
Get a sawzall, and run it in between the bushing and the shackle.
Once you cut both ends of the bolt off, the spring should drop out for you. You'll need to either work HARD to get the rusted bolt out, or replace the bushing.
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Post by Bent on Sept 10, 2005 22:21:13 GMT -5
You mean work hard on this? 
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Sept 11, 2005 7:37:39 GMT -5
That's just NASTY!
Use a drill to cut out the rubber, pound out the center of the bushing.
Use a hacksaw or sawzall to cut a groove all the way through the outer sleeve.
Pound a screwdriver between the shackle and the sleeve, right beside the groove.
Once you have lifted one end, grab it with vise grips and twist it out.
Definately NOT the easiest way to change a bushing, but it DOES work.
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Post by Bent on Sept 11, 2005 15:19:26 GMT -5
I got it out!!!  I used a C clamp to push the sleeve out enough to get vice grips on it and twisted it out!
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on Sept 12, 2005 18:50:59 GMT -5
Good work, now all you have to do is MORE WORK!!!
LOL, good to see progress, keep us updated!
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Post by Bent on Sept 13, 2005 21:18:49 GMT -5
DANGGG!!!!  
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Post by JAMin747 on Sept 13, 2005 21:21:19 GMT -5
getting those old bushings is a pain in the A$$ to say the least i ended up having to hammer and chisle most of mine out
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