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08-13-2003, 03:19 PM
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72 LONGHORN OWNER
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Seattle Wash.
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Removing Leaf springs
Looks like the board is back up....Unless it was my computer I had not been able to get on for a few days,,,Was having board withdrawls..Any way trying to remove leafsprings on Longhorn to replace bushing which seem to be in need of replacing..Shackel bolts on really tight any suggestions....Thanks
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08-13-2003, 03:24 PM
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Post Whore
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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They can be a real bear! Get ready for some pounding and cussing. Sorry I don't have any good tips. When I removed my bushings I used a small drill bit to drill out alot of the bushing material and then a hole size that was the same size of the bushing. Some people burn them out but that didn't work for me with a little propane torch.
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1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 |
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08-13-2003, 03:57 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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i always spray the **** outta them with penetrating oil the day before i start in with em heat and penetrating oil usually loosens all the rusty cruddy bolts
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Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
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08-14-2003, 05:08 AM
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user # 2756
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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Cheater bar and be ready for them to snap. Happened w/ two of my front bolts.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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08-14-2003, 05:37 AM
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i love summertime
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kelowna BC
Posts: 4,303
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I put some drop shackles on the back of mine 2 weeks ago, i used a breaker bar and they were tight to the end but they did come...a lot of reaming though, but it payed off
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