How to remove leaf spring bushings on Squarebodies.

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @lilfella8955
    @lilfella8955 4 роки тому +1

    Thank u I been workin on my leaf springs and having to figure out everything then came across this video and made everything work perfectly

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  4 роки тому

      Travis Gibson Awesome I’m glad the video was able to help you out. A press makes the process a lot easier but I wanted to use basic tools everyone would have, excluding the sawzall.

  • @takuacheperformance4740
    @takuacheperformance4740 2 роки тому +1

    I just use my press to press out the eye bushing sleeve, then the bushing, and then I use my cutting wheel to cut the aluminum housing (there is a space between the spring itself and eyelet). I then use a hammer and chisel to knock it out. Easy peezy

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  2 роки тому +1

      The method I used was for the people that don’t have access to a press.

  • @mrshifter5007
    @mrshifter5007 4 роки тому +1

    I replaced the leaf spring bushings on my 84 C15 back in January with Energy suspension bushings, made a big difference in handling and ride quality. But getting the old bushings out was a nightmare, took the leaf springs off and had them soaking in Plus gas penetrating oil for a week to help when getting them out, I had use of a 50 ton press at my place of work and they were still a nightmare to get out using that. 😟. But got there in the end.

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  4 роки тому +1

      Mr shifter500 I used our pneumatic press at my work to remove the shackle bushings, I wish I would have went that route with the lead springs but not everyone has a press so o was trying to make a video where everyone could get them out with basic tools.

  • @dougcormack8240
    @dougcormack8240 3 роки тому +2

    You can use a ball wheel cylinder hone to clean the inside of the spring where the bushing has to go,just turn in the correct rotation so the little balls do not hook in the slot where he cut the bushing

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip, I’ll be doing another set soon.

  • @ralphgarcia6605
    @ralphgarcia6605 7 місяців тому +1

    Did you replace the plastic spacers between the leaf springs if so where did you order them from ?

  • @leehouston5698
    @leehouston5698 4 роки тому +1

    Sweet content dude

  • @gta-fb3wk
    @gta-fb3wk 2 роки тому +1

    What paint did you use for the leaf springs? Looks good brother 💪

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  2 роки тому +1

      Krylon Rust Tough Enamel in Semi Flat Black

    • @gta-fb3wk
      @gta-fb3wk 2 роки тому +1

      Is it still holding up pretty good?

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  2 роки тому +1

      @@gta-fb3wk it’s holding up great. I used it on my entire frame.

  • @papalio01
    @papalio01 6 місяців тому +1

    What year is your blazer

  • @NoItsNotTyler
    @NoItsNotTyler Рік тому +1

    The drill trick didnt work for me but a hole saw got it out fast

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  Рік тому

      The drill bit can take along time to walk it out.

  • @leehouston5698
    @leehouston5698 4 роки тому +1

    Can this process be used on an 04 subaru

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  4 роки тому +1

      Lee Houston yes sir just use a metric drill bit instead of standard.

    • @leehouston5698
      @leehouston5698 4 роки тому +1

      @@3rdGenC10s are those available on Amazon for left handed drills?

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  4 роки тому

      Makita B-44884 21 Pc. Assorted Metric Drill Bit Set www.amazon.com/dp/B0758PZH1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9deUEb969Y9RQ

    • @leehouston5698
      @leehouston5698 4 роки тому +2

      Awesome thanks for the help

  • @scubasteve4486
    @scubasteve4486 4 роки тому +1

    i just light the rubber on fire burns out in like 2 minutes then cut the sleave out

    • @3rdGenC10s
      @3rdGenC10s  4 роки тому

      Probably would have been quicker 😂