I took an old shackle pin (Whatever they are called, they are threaded on
the TF models, dunno about AD) and threaded it in with a pipe wrench. I set
a spacer behind it and cranked the bushing out. I used a piece of all
thread, some nuts, and washers to pull the new one into place.
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Blosser <paulb@todays-tech.com>
To: 'Chevy Trucks' <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 5:30 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Leaf Spring Bushings
> I was remounting the rebuilt leaf springs on the rear of my 54 3100 and
> I need to replace the bushings in the frame on the shackle end. I've
> already completed this on the front end with quite a bit of trouble --
> does anybody have an easy way to do this other than beating the hell out
> of it with a 3 pound sledge. The bushing on the right side is
> completely wallowed out, the left one still seems pretty tight but I
> might as well change both of them.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Blosser
> 1954 3100
>
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>
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