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Stupid question 54 rear leaf spring removal

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hobbyjp, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. hobbyjp
    Joined: Mar 14, 2006
    Posts: 330

    hobbyjp
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    from socal

    My garage is a little tight lately. I'm replacing the bushing on my leaf springs and removing a leaf or two. Is there any reason why I couldnt do one side at a time?
     
  2. blown240
    Joined: Aug 2, 2005
    Posts: 1,815

    blown240
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    from So-cal

    I did my 51 I side at a time. Just be careful!
     
  3. Flying A
    Joined: Mar 4, 2010
    Posts: 20

    Flying A
    Member

    Be careful, in tight spaces the potential of getting crushed by the car falling sideways is very high. I had a friend that is not good today because he was crushed between the garage wall and the car. When it fell it went sideways. My experience is that the bushings are a bear to get out and tugging, pushing and hammering is often the recipe to extraction.
    Be safe first!
     
  4. THE BRONSON
    Joined: Jan 14, 2008
    Posts: 338

    THE BRONSON
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    Heat the bushings up first when removing them, big help in the long run.
     

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