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**Baketown Scotty** · 01-09-2024, 01:04 PM

1966 GMC Suburban 4WD

I'm having trouble removing the pin/ bolt from a frame bracket that connects the front leaf spring rear hanger to the frame. It looks to be threaded but can only get it to turn just a bit. I've used PB Blaster but have not tried heating it yet. Is it threaded or does it need to be pressed out? C catalog does not appear to show it being threaded. I would like to remove it before sandblasting the frame. Here are a couple of pictures.

**jerry moss** · 02-23-2024, 06:57 PM

you need a good torch and heat the pi$$ out of the bracket and it should come out. if you're replacing the stud heat it up and smack it with a BFH.

57taskforce · 02-24-2024, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

you need a good torch and heat the pi$$ out of the bracket and it should come out. if you're replacing the stud heat it up and smack it with a BFH.

+1 they can be a real pita, especially as these old beasts continue to age.

**Baketown Scotty** · 03-05-2024, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the input. More PB Blaster, some heat and was able to unscrew them. Fine threads on outer ends with coarse threads in the middle.

**dennislbrooks** · 03-07-2024, 05:49 PM

I replaced the bushings also on my 59. I used a ball joint installer remover to push it all out. Your bushings are probably wore also.

I push later model rubber bushings out same way. No burning them out.

01-09-2024, 01:04 PM	#1
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 309	Need help dismantling spring hanger 1966 GMC Suburban 4WD I'm having trouble removing the pin/ bolt from a frame bracket that connects the front leaf spring rear hanger to the frame. It looks to be threaded but can only get it to turn just a bit. I've used PB Blaster but have not tried heating it yet. Is it threaded or does it need to be pressed out? C catalog does not appear to show it being threaded. I would like to remove it before sandblasting the frame. Here are a couple of pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1964 Chevy Suburban 4x4 1966 GMC Suburban 4x4

02-23-2024, 06:57 PM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: Need help dismantling spring hanger you need a good torch and heat the pi$$ out of the bracket and it should come out. if you're replacing the stud heat it up and smack it with a BFH. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-05-2024, 12:47 AM	#4
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 309	Re: Need help dismantling spring hanger Thanks for the input. More PB Blaster, some heat and was able to unscrew them. Fine threads on outer ends with coarse threads in the middle. __________________ 1964 Chevy Suburban 4x4 1966 GMC Suburban 4x4

03-07-2024, 05:49 PM	#5
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: Need help dismantling spring hanger I replaced the bushings also on my 59. I used a ball joint installer remover to push it all out. Your bushings are probably wore also. I push later model rubber bushings out same way. No burning them out. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T



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