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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by speedbuggy, Nov 4, 2005.

  1. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Bushing is rusted in on both sides. Is there a trick to remove the bushings? Do I need new :insert name of part here: ?
     
    speedbuggy, Nov 4, 2005
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  2. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    It's #6 in this picture

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    speedbuggy, Nov 4, 2005
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  3. ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

    There's lots of advise on getting the bushing out in other threads - try a search on bushing. I used a hack saw and cut it in 2 places then a small chisel to smack it out. It takes some serious effort.

    BTW - Speedy looks great with the lift - missed commenting in the other thread. :D
     
    ljspop, Nov 4, 2005
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  4. green71jeep

    green71jeep work in progress

    Get yourself an air chizel they work wonders on stubbern bushingsR)
     
    green71jeep, Nov 4, 2005
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  5. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Ok guys...getting the torches out :rofl:

    I'll post back in a minute or 20...
     
    speedbuggy, Nov 4, 2005
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  6. hickntick

    hickntick New Member

    I used a hacksaw also. Poorboys have poor ways.
     
    hickntick, Nov 4, 2005
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  7. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    One side done... The other is not cooperating :rofl:

    I will buy an air chisel tomorrow morning.
     
    speedbuggy, Nov 4, 2005
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  8. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    used a torch (very carefully) on mine. use the poly bushings.
     
    66cj5, Nov 4, 2005
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  9. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Best tip I can give anyone when doing this is...


    Spend the money on an air chisel. I worked on the driver side for over an hour last night with a hacksaw and hammer / chisel. Bought a cheapo air chisel at TSC ($30.00) and it literally took seconds to remove.

    Live and learn, I guess...
     
    speedbuggy, Nov 5, 2005
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  10. Mojave

    Mojave Member

    Glad you didn't resort to swapping out the whole spring perch.
     
    Mojave, Nov 5, 2005
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  11. willysnut

    willysnut Banned

    TSC rocks, I love that store!!!!
     
    willysnut, Nov 5, 2005
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  12. vanguard

    vanguard

    Picked up a Campbell Hausfeld $15 air chisel on Sunday. Knocked that stubborn bushing out in about 5 secs. Money well spent.
     
    vanguard, Dec 6, 2005
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  13. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    WOW - I would have never thought an air chisel would work well on these things. I've always used the hacksaw method. Boy - that's a lot of labor!!!!

    Good to know for the future...
     
    53Flattie, Dec 6, 2005
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  14. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Kudos on the $15 find! Even the $30 I spent was one of the best investments I've ever made ;)
     
    speedbuggy, Dec 6, 2005
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  15. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    I used the hacksaw. I eventually figured out to drill or melt out the rubber portion of the bushing, then insert the hacksaw blade through the opening, then reassemble the blade to the hacksaw frame and made 2 cuts. After the cuts, it pried out easily.
    I eventually got the last one out with only 5 minutes of effort. :)
    The first one... :mad: :rofl:

    Hmmm, air chisel... gotta put one on my list :D
     
    lynn, Dec 6, 2005
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  16. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Air chisel is what the pro Jeep mechanics used. Noisy.
     
    timgr, Dec 6, 2005
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  17. 53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

    What type of bit? The "pointed" one?
     
    53Flattie, Dec 6, 2005
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  18. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    4th from right in this photo is the bit I used

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    speedbuggy, Dec 6, 2005
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  19. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    I found a narrow blade for my sawzall.
    Forget the hack saw, thats too much like work. R)
     
    BlueFlu, Dec 6, 2005
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