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DD1 · 07-09-2018, 09:52 PM

I am replacing the bushings in the Track Bar on my truck. I removed the Track bar and on one end the metal sleeve on the inside of the bushing is stuck on the bolt. I would prefer to use the new sleeve that came with the bushings, but will reuse the old one if I have too.

Any thoughts on how I can get this sleeve off the bolt without damaging anything else? Or should I just reuse the old sleeve?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

**PGSigns** · 07-10-2018, 06:59 AM

Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides.
Jimmy

DD1 · 07-12-2018, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides.
Jimmy

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I will give it a try this weekend.

DD1 · 07-13-2018, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides.
Jimmy

Jimmy,

Thank You! I just tried your suggestion and it worked like a charm. Took less than 5 minutes to get the sleeve off. I really appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Darien

DD1 · 07-15-2018, 05:02 PM

Does anyone know the size of the upper bolt for the track bar?

**PGSigns** · 07-15-2018, 08:59 PM

I think it is 5/8-11 about 2 1/2" or so long. Glad the suggestion worked out.
Jimmy

DD1 · 07-15-2018, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

I think it is 5/8-11 about 2 1/2" or so long. Glad the suggestion worked out.
Jimmy

Thanks Again!

07-09-2018, 09:52 PM	#1
DD1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new york, ny Posts: 1,063	Track Bar Bushing Question I am replacing the bushings in the Track Bar on my truck. I removed the Track bar and on one end the metal sleeve on the inside of the bushing is stuck on the bolt. I would prefer to use the new sleeve that came with the bushings, but will reuse the old one if I have too. Any thoughts on how I can get this sleeve off the bolt without damaging anything else? Or should I just reuse the old sleeve? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ ___________________________________________ Darien 1971 C10 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502964 Last edited by DD1; 07-09-2018 at 09:59 PM.

07-10-2018, 06:59 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Track Bar Bushing Question Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

07-15-2018, 05:02 PM	#5
DD1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new york, ny Posts: 1,063	Re: Track Bar Bushing Question Does anyone know the size of the upper bolt for the track bar? __________________ ___________________________________________ Darien 1971 C10 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502964

07-15-2018, 08:59 PM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Track Bar Bushing Question I think it is 5/8-11 about 2 1/2" or so long. Glad the suggestion worked out. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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