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superbirdkiwi · 10-07-2013, 06:22 PM

Hi

How is the best way to remove the front bush on the rear leaf spring mount on the 57 truck?

I have removed the locating pin, but unsure the best way to remove the bush, so I can remove the leaf spring.
There must be a trick to this?
Which side should it the bush come out? (inside or outside?)
Do I need to remove any parts (running boards?), as there is no room to get a hammer in there, so I guest I need some sort of compression tool?

Gary

Trekster · 10-07-2013, 07:57 PM

It might be easier to remove the spring and use a hydraulic press to remove it. That is how I have changed them. Good luck.

superbirdkiwi · 10-07-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekster

It might be easier to remove the spring and use a hydraulic press to remove it. That is how I have changed them. Good luck.

Sorry, but this is to remove the front bush to remove the leaf spring.

thanks
Gary

**arturo7** · 10-08-2013, 12:30 AM

Are you talking about the main pin? Both of mine came out pretty easy once the retaining pin was removed. Did you try giving it a sharp rap with a BFH?

Nev68 · 10-08-2013, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbirdkiwi

Hi

How is the best way to remove the front bush on the rear leaf spring mount on the 57 truck?

I have removed the locating pin, but unsure the best way to remove the bush, so I can remove the leaf spring.
There must be a trick to this?
Which side should it the bush come out? (inside or outside?)
Do I need to remove any parts (running boards?), as there is no room to get a hammer in there, so I guest I need some sort of compression tool?

Gary

Just did this myself, I had to remove the step so I could get the pin out, it's a few extra bolts / nuts too remove but it was the only way I could see getting the pin out of the front eye of the back spring.

superbirdkiwi · 10-08-2013, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nev68

Just did this myself, I had to remove the step so I could get the pin out, it's a few extra bolts / nuts too remove but it was the only way I could see getting the pin out of the front eye of the back spring.

Thought so.

Cheers

10-07-2013, 06:22 PM	#1
superbirdkiwi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 44	rear leaf spring bush removal Hi How is the best way to remove the front bush on the rear leaf spring mount on the 57 truck? I have removed the locating pin, but unsure the best way to remove the bush, so I can remove the leaf spring. There must be a trick to this? Which side should it the bush come out? (inside or outside?) Do I need to remove any parts (running boards?), as there is no room to get a hammer in there, so I guest I need some sort of compression tool? Gary __________________ 1969 Mercury Cyclone, 390GT, 4 speed, 23000 miles 1970 Plymouth Superbird, 6PK, 4 speed 1970 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429, concours (just sold) 2010 Husqvarna TC450 MX bike (it hurts me, everytime) Last edited by superbirdkiwi; 10-07-2013 at 06:29 PM.

10-07-2013, 07:57 PM	#2
Trekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brigham City Utah Posts: 157	Re: rear leaf spring bush removal It might be easier to remove the spring and use a hydraulic press to remove it. That is how I have changed them. Good luck.

10-08-2013, 12:30 AM	#4
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: rear leaf spring bush removal Are you talking about the main pin? Both of mine came out pretty easy once the retaining pin was removed. Did you try giving it a sharp rap with a BFH? __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073



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