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How do you remove a shackle pin?
Just go carefully and don’t break any drill bits. Then make up a simple slap hammer to pull the pin out, or like an axle, a 6 foot length of heavy chain hooked to a smaller chain attached to the shackle pin. Snap the chain like a whip and it may pop that stud out like a coannon shot.
How do you replace a leaf spring shackle?
How to Change a Leaf Spring Shackle
- Place a floor jack under the rear differential of your vehicle and raise it off the ground.
- Lower the jack and allow the suspension to droop, taking the weight of the vehicle off the shackle.
- Remove the lower mounting bolt from the shackle and spring using a socket and ratchet.
Can I cut leaf springs?
’bout the only way to cut springs is with a chop saw. Sawzall blades dull almost instantly on spring steel.
How do you remove a rusted bolt without heat?
Hydrogen peroxide can dissolve rust. Applying hydrogen peroxide to the fasteners and letting it sit is also an effective method to remove rust and loosen nuts and bolts. Scouring it with a hard brush will help you get rid of all the rust left on the nuts and bolts.
What’s the best way to UN bolt a rusty fastener?
Basically there are two tried and true methods for un-bolting rusty fasteners, penetrating oils and heat. Let’s discuss penetrating oils first. Many enthusiasts quickly grab the can of WD-40; hose down the bolt then try to turn it two minutes later, often times without success.
What’s the best way to remove frozen shackle bolts?
Torch is not a bad idea, dunno if ‘pane will get hot enough to break up the corrosion between the sleeve & bolt- it will get hot enough to catch your shackle bushing on fire though. Be careful. If you’ve got new bolts, cutting isn’t a big deal (I’d use a sawzall). 1. PB blaster. All over. 2.
Why are two of my shackle bolts stuck?
Two of the bolts are stuck in the spring bushing. I am beating the hell out of them with a BFH, but progress is slow. They are not bearing any weight so they are not bound up because of that. There has to be an easier way! Thanks in advance. propane tourch! hardhat.. Likely they are seized in the metal sleeve inside the bushing.
How to remove rust from leaf spring bushing?
Jack your truck up, stands under the frame in front of the rear leafs, then lower the rear axle to its lowest, then just raise rear axle a tiny bit. Aim for as little load on leaf spring bolts as possible. Get them bolts out. Like a dry desert soaking up the rain. Loading…