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Front Frame Bushing??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by wreckless123, Sep 20, 2006.

  1. Sep 20, 2006
    wreckless123

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    Flushing Mi
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    I am trying to get the bushing out that presses into the frame where the shackles, front leafs and frame all come together. When I pulled the old springs off durring the install of my lift I found that the center of the bushing had been blown out. All that is left in there is the metal sleeve that goes around the bushing. I have beat it senseless.. Any tricks?
     
    wreckless123, Sep 20, 2006
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  2. Sep 20, 2006
    Project71-5

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    Take the blade off a hacksaw, put it through the hole, and then reassemble the hacksaw. Cut through the metal sleeve but not the shackle mount. You should then be able to beat it out with a flathead screwdriver. It works very well once you have the metal sleeve cut. :beer:
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2006
    wreckless123

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    Thanks that worked great.. Well that and a BIG hammer..R)
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2006
    timgr

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    Yep, the Jeep mechanics would use an air chisel to cut through the shell then peel it out. Very loud, but effective.
     
    timgr, Sep 22, 2006
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