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j.grif

06-29-2010 @ 7:15 PM

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working on removing shackle bushings from rear radius rods?? Easy to get to- but will not budge. First attempt at this chore and not doing well. Was wondering if a .750 reamer would do the job? The studs no problem,its the bushing thats being tough and have one ground to almost paper thin and still no luck. Thanks again for the help from the members of this forum

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06-30-2010 @ 3:17 AM

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A reamer is not designed to remove large amounts of metal. You most likely will ruin it for any other use by attempting to use it for removing the bushing. Likewise I shattered a 3/4" drill trying to remove a bushing when it got caught in the bushing. Your best bet is a hacksaw blade. There is a holder like a pistol grip available in a hardware store. I removed four shackle bushing this way. They come out easily once you have cut a slot through them. Just be careful as you don't want to cut into the perch.
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06-30-2010 @ 3:20 AM

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the hole is not large enought to get a reemer installed, but to follow up by cleaning the hole out after the shackle is removed and to prep the hole for the new, a reemer would work. It is very difficult to install the original style shackles without the proper tools, probbly harder than removing the old. the metal jacket is oversize by about 3 thou. for a press fit. take your time maybe grind through the outter jacket it can then come out a lot of damage can be done by a die grinder so go SLOW and wear eye protection. good luck.

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06-30-2010 @ 6:07 AM

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42WAGON has the right idea. a hacksaw blade is good way to go,just take your time and do not cut too much,also use a cape chisel, this is a chisel with a tapered tip that catches the bush and curls it. bends it to the inside,remember DRILLS BREAK,
Hope this helps, 37RAGTOPMAN KEEP ON TRUCKIN,

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06-30-2010 @ 9:07 AM

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We use a bushing cutter in our air hammer. It looks like a cold chisel with a semi circular dip in the front, leaving two sharp points to peel back the bushing. There is a "manual" version of this tool, as well, that you just hit with a hammer. Any place that sells professional tools should have them. The hacksaw blade trick works well, but is an awkward job. If you install the Teflon replacement bushings, you should see improvement in the ride.

j.grif

06-30-2010 @ 2:42 PM

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Thanks to all for the way to remove the shackle bushings. Made a couple cuts with the hack saw and used a short curved tip chisel to start peeling back that section of the bushing and after a few whacks the bushings came out. Three piece corner chisel set
from a close by Harbor freight store. Thanks again

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