Leaf spring bushing

[clhyer]

Any tips or techniques for replacing the front bushing? The FSM says to install it at the same time you remove the old one, using a special tool of course...
That outer sleeve looks pretty thin, and the rubber sticks out a fair amount past the sleeve, looks like it would tear the rubber loose before you actually started to move the sleeve.
Any tips appreciated!
C

 

[crackedback]

Jackbolt them out and in.

 

[clhyer]

Crackedback, thanks for your response. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the term "Jackbolt".
Can you elaborate?
Many thanks,
C

 

[pettybludart]

You can take them to a spring shop or local mechanics and have them pressed out.:smilebox:

 

[godfatherofchry]

Damit crackback that picture drives me crazy](*,)

 

[RustyRatRod]

You got a big vise? I always use mine to press um out and in.

 

[crackedback]

Long piece of all thread, two nuts, wrench, washers, piece of pipe large enough in diameter and tall enough to allow the bushing to pull in to, and a air gun.

Pull it through

 

[clhyer]

Thanks again folks! I was concerned because that outer shell seems so thin, but it can be done.
C