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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jd7, Nov 26, 2006.

  1. Nov 26, 2006
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    Has anyone tried to press or drive out the bushings on lift springs? I'd kinda like to use the orional C type shackle. Wondering if anyone else has tried this.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, I use my ball joint press.......
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I used a pilot tool and a 6" Kant Twist clamp. The 6" clamp has about 1800lbs of clamping pressure. I'll take the nexts ones out with my hydraulic press, now that I have one.
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    jd7

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    thanks
    :beer:
     
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    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    Don't forget to remove the metal sleeve around the bushing. Or maybe this needs to stay with C-shackles?
     
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    jd7

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    no, you're right the outer sleeve has to go also in order to use the C shackles has to be 7/8" diameter.
     
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    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

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    if you cant press em out put a torch to em. Stinks like hell but works... i got the outer metal ring out with the sawzall after
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I've had good luck soaking them down with Kroil and then pressing them out with a deepwell socket and a big C-clamp. :beer:
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2006
    jd7

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    I been trying that...need to find some Kroil.
     
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