Installing Cal-Tracs, bolt won't come out of spring bushing
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Installing Cal-Tracs, bolt won't come out of spring bushing
I'm working on a CalTrac installation...got the passenger side leaf spring disconnected from the hanger with no problem at all. The driver's side is a different story. I got the nut off, but I think the bolt is rusted or corroded into the bushing sleeve...any tips on how to get it out of there? I can get it to turn, and I was able to thread it out to a certain point, but now it's just spinning inside the bushing. I tried several whacks with a BFH and only succeeded in bending up the tip of the bolt. Will a ball joint press or something similar work? Any other ideas? I shot a ton of PB Blaster in there but that didn't do too much.
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That will melt the rubber, but won't I still be left with a bolt stuck in a metal sleeve after the rubber has melted away?
I have a small torch I bought for plumbing work, will that work or do I need something better? I think it's a MAPP gas torch...
I have a small torch I bought for plumbing work, will that work or do I need something better? I think it's a MAPP gas torch...
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I am replacing the bushing, the Caltracs have a solid bushing that will go in it's place. Is there a metal sleeve through the factory bushing? The bolt still goes through the hanger at this point, so I haven't even been able to drop the spring yet.
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I'd soak it in PB and let it sit overnight. then hit it with the torch to see if that will expand the metal sleeve enough to get the bolt out.
On my 87 Jimmy, there was a metal sleeve inside the rubber bushing that the bolt went through. Not sure on your truck but I would guess there is.
On my 87 Jimmy, there was a metal sleeve inside the rubber bushing that the bolt went through. Not sure on your truck but I would guess there is.