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dabomb5756 · 12-18-2005, 08:56 PM

I just got my yj springs and i am having a problem with the bushings. Most of the bushings are rotten, and a few of them still have the bolt rusted inside of the metal sleeve.
I am gona buy a new spring eye kit, but what is the best way to go about getting the old ones out? I was thinking of burning them, but i would need a torch. Also, i have heard that rubber burns at such a high temp that you need to keep putting the flame out so it doesnt warp the metal.

Any help or solution would be greatly apprechiated!

flexmonger2 · 12-18-2005, 09:27 PM

Burn out the center and then sawzall the outer metal cup from the inside and then press them out. With a BF hammer or with a press. Let it burn baby.

supazuk94 · 12-19-2005, 03:07 AM

I've used a big drill bit in reverse it heats the bushing and comes out not to bad then cut wats left with a sawzall if not

MicroZuk · 12-19-2005, 05:48 PM

use a hole-saw...no fuss, no muss

dabomb5756 · 12-19-2005, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MicroZuk

use a hole-saw...no fuss, no muss

If i had one....
I have been to a guy who owns his own little spring shop. He has done some work for me, and i have sent a few friends to him for ubolts, springplates and other various parts.

I might be able to go over there and do it with him as long as i slip him a 10 or somthing.. Maybe i can learn something for next time and share it here.

supazuk94 · 12-19-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabomb5756

If i had one....
I have been to a guy who owns his own little spring shop. He has done some work for me, and i have sent a few friends to him for ubolts, springplates and other various parts.

I might be able to go over there and do it with him as long as i slip him a 10 or somthing.. Maybe i can learn something for next time and share it here.

hole saw $15 at home depot
mini torch $20 ..
git r done

Bearkat · 12-19-2005, 06:32 PM

I used a drill bit, maybe 5/16", and drilled through the rubber. I put enough holes in it that I could then drive it and the center bushing out. I wish I had a sawzall to cut the outside metal cup out but I didn't. I took my hack saw blad off and then reassembled it with the blade going through the spring eye. I cut a groove in the outside cup then bet it out with a BFH and chisel. Needless to say I was hating the idiot that designed those buishgs, but the ride makes it all worth while!

12-18-2005, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
dabomb5756 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 62837 Location: Peoria Illinois Posts: 607	Spring Eye Bushings I just got my yj springs and i am having a problem with the bushings. Most of the bushings are rotten, and a few of them still have the bolt rusted inside of the metal sleeve. I am gona buy a new spring eye kit, but what is the best way to go about getting the old ones out? I was thinking of burning them, but i would need a torch. Also, i have heard that rubber burns at such a high temp that you need to keep putting the flame out so it doesnt warp the metal. Any help or solution would be greatly apprechiated! __________________ 88 Samurai, 104WB, Locked Up Yotas, 6.5's, 36's. Chop and stretch: [URL="http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=643403"]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=643403[/URL] [QUOTE]I blew through two D60's ring and pinions, and three sets of superior shafts. I run 42" tsl's, and finally stepped up to a Cryo'd D30..... I will never look back[/QUOTE]

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supazuk94 ZUK Herder Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28426 Location: Live free or die Posts: 2,448	I've used a big drill bit in reverse it heats the bushing and comes out not to bad then cut wats left with a sawzall if not __________________ "It's my belief that someone with a Samurai ran over a Gypsy's dog or something years ago, and he laid a curse on the whole lot." -UZI 9mm thanks to: www.longfieldsuperaxles.com www.kore4x4customs.com www.ruffstuffspecialties.com www.zukeviltwin.com www.polyperformance.com www.DEEPWOODSEXTREME.com www.trailtough.com

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12-18-2005, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
flexmonger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26536 Location: Hillsboro,OR. Posts: 158	Burn out the center and then sawzall the outer metal cup from the inside and then press them out. With a BF hammer or with a press. Let it burn baby.

12-19-2005, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
MicroZuk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41861 Posts: 18	use a hole-saw...no fuss, no muss

12-19-2005, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bearkat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37709 Posts: 34	I used a drill bit, maybe 5/16", and drilled through the rubber. I put enough holes in it that I could then drive it and the center bushing out. I wish I had a sawzall to cut the outside metal cup out but I didn't. I took my hack saw blad off and then reassembled it with the blade going through the spring eye. I cut a groove in the outside cup then bet it out with a BFH and chisel. Needless to say I was hating the idiot that designed those buishgs, but the ride makes it all worth while!