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spring bushings...

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jd7, Nov 26, 2006.

  1. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    Has anyone tried to press or drive out the bushings on lift springs? I'd kinda like to use the orional C type shackle. Wondering if anyone else has tried this.
     
    jd7, Nov 26, 2006
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yep, I use my ball joint press.......
     
    Patrick, Nov 26, 2006
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  3. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    I used a pilot tool and a 6" Kant Twist clamp. The 6" clamp has about 1800lbs of clamping pressure. I'll take the nexts ones out with my hydraulic press, now that I have one.
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    Mcruff, Nov 26, 2006
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  4. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    thanks
    :beer:
     
    jd7, Nov 26, 2006
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  5. MOP

    MOP Active Member

    Don't forget to remove the metal sleeve around the bushing. Or maybe this needs to stay with C-shackles?
     
    MOP, Nov 26, 2006
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  6. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    no, you're right the outer sleeve has to go also in order to use the C shackles has to be 7/8" diameter.
     
    jd7, Nov 26, 2006
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  7. Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

    if you cant press em out put a torch to em. Stinks like hell but works... i got the outer metal ring out with the sawzall after
     
    Andy4802, Nov 26, 2006
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  8. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    I've had good luck soaking them down with Kroil and then pressing them out with a deepwell socket and a big C-clamp. :beer:
     
    w3srl, Nov 26, 2006
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  9. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    I been trying that...need to find some Kroil.
     
    jd7, Nov 27, 2006
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