Thread: 1985 Short Bed
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Old 11-02-2014, 01:41 PM   #28
portrodder
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Re: 1985 Short Bed

Took the rear springs apart to clean, replace the bushings and paint. Taking the springs apart didn't take much effort but getting the bushings out was a bit more involved. To get the bushing out I used a small propane bottle with a burner tip to heat the end of the spring until the rubber started melting and it and the inner sleeve slid out. Next I took a air hammer and chisel to get the outer sleeve out, because my air hammer isn't the greatest it took a little while, but it worked.

The next step is to clean everything up, install the bushing, then paint things up. Will also be getting the frame back from the power coat one day next week.
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