Author Topic: shackles (Read 2591 times)

Bigbadtoy · « **on:** Feb 21, 2005, 06:40:13 AM »

i made i set of custom shackles for my 91 pick up. i was all ready to install them so i started by trying to remove the old ones. i sprayed them up with penetrating fluid 2 days before. i removed the nuts but when i try to get the shackles out of the leaf and the shackle mout to the body the whole rubber bushing comes out with it. it must be rusted to the steel bushing inside. anyone else have this problem and know a way i can solve it i am clueless i tried everything. I was beating on it with a bfh for like 2hrs getting all pissed off because it wont let go. any input will help thanks

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 21, 2005, 10:48:14 AM »

get the shackles off, the stock shackles usually stick to the rubber bushings, you can always use new bolts,

Bob Garrett · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 21, 2005, 01:14:47 PM »

I guess I'm not clear on what your problem is.

Are you saying that the bushing is coming out with the bolt or can you not get the bolt out at all?

Bob

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 21, 2005, 06:50:28 PM »

I ususally just torch out the old bushings and put new poly bushings in. It is damn near impossible to get the bolts out of the rubber bushings on the rear of these trucks

Bigbadtoy · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 21, 2005, 07:58:23 PM »

the bushing is coming out with the bolt. if i tourch them off do i need to get the new bushing pressed into the leaf springs?

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 21, 2005, 08:12:17 PM »

Nope you can get standard rubber bushing for an older yota or get urethane.

Hyena · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 21, 2005, 08:29:20 PM »

No pressing needed, if they don't fit use a

Bigbadtoy · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 22, 2005, 11:00:04 AM »

so do i have to get poly bushings or can i get just regular ones from an auto parts store

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 22, 2005, 11:52:23 AM »

poly is better

Bigbadtoy · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 22, 2005, 12:56:28 PM »

can i use regular bushing though

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 22, 2005, 12:59:18 PM »

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	Author Topic: shackles (Read 2591 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Bigbadtoy Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -44 Posts: 124 Member since Nov '04 Got Mud shackles « on: Feb 21, 2005, 06:40:13 AM » i made i set of custom shackles for my 91 pick up. i was all ready to install them so i started by trying to remove the old ones. i sprayed them up with penetrating fluid 2 days before. i removed the nuts but when i try to get the shackles out of the leaf and the shackle mout to the body the whole rubber bushing comes out with it. it must be rusted to the steel bushing inside. anyone else have this problem and know a way i can solve it i am clueless i tried everything. I was beating on it with a bfh for like 2hrs getting all pissed off because it wont let go. any input will help thanks Logged i love playin in the mud 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: shackles « Reply #1 on: Feb 21, 2005, 10:48:14 AM » get the shackles off, the stock shackles usually stick to the rubber bushings, you can always use new bolts, Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way Bob Garrett Rock Master Turtle Points: 7 Posts: 134 Member since Mar '04 Lone Star Land Cruisers Re: shackles « Reply #2 on: Feb 21, 2005, 01:14:47 PM » I guess I'm not clear on what your problem is. Are you saying that the bushing is coming out with the bolt or can you not get the bolt out at all? Bob Logged Bob Garrett 95 FZJ80 83 Mini Truck UNBREAKABLE The 2K Group Turtle Points: 372 Posts: 2,028 Member since Aug '04 Yeah, I guess you could say I'm a RockStar Re: shackles « Reply #3 on: Feb 21, 2005, 06:50:28 PM » I ususally just torch out the old bushings and put new poly bushings in. It is damn near impossible to get the bolts out of the rubber bushings on the rear of these trucks Logged That's how I roll Bigbadtoy [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -44 Posts: 124 Member since Nov '04 Got Mud Re: shackles « Reply #4 on: Feb 21, 2005, 07:58:23 PM » the bushing is coming out with the bolt. if i tourch them off do i need to get the new bushing pressed into the leaf springs? Logged i love playin in the mud WHITE_TRASH Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 679 Posts: 6,277 Member since Feb '03 Don't blame me, I didn't vote for this crap. Re: shackles « Reply #5 on: Feb 21, 2005, 08:12:17 PM » Nope you can get standard rubber bushing for an older yota or get urethane. Logged Full hydro, 186:1 with an auto and 44's what could go wrong?? Hyena I'm Legit!!! Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 2401 Posts: 6,715 Member since Feb '04 AKA Baja Brad Re: shackles « Reply #6 on: Feb 21, 2005, 08:29:20 PM » No pressing needed, if they don't fit use a Logged Old truck http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=6533.0 Bigbadtoy [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -44 Posts: 124 Member since Nov '04 Got Mud Re: shackles « Reply #7 on: Feb 22, 2005, 11:00:04 AM » so do i have to get poly bushings or can i get just regular ones from an auto parts store Logged i love playin in the mud 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: shackles « Reply #8 on: Feb 22, 2005, 11:52:23 AM » poly is better Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way Bigbadtoy [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -44 Posts: 124 Member since Nov '04 Got Mud Re: shackles « Reply #9 on: Feb 22, 2005, 12:56:28 PM » can i use regular bushing though Logged i love playin in the mud WHITE_TRASH Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 679 Posts: 6,277 Member since Feb '03 Don't blame me, I didn't vote for this crap. Re: shackles « Reply #10 on: Feb 22, 2005, 12:59:18 PM » yes Logged Full hydro, 186:1 with an auto and 44's what could go wrong??