Ozarks Jeep Thing Club
Public Forums => Technical Forum => Topic started by: mmartin on 01/ 3/11 - 01:59PM
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I've never messed with leaf springs before so I was wondering the best way to go about replacing my leaf spring bushings?
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Either press them out or burn them out with a torch. Then install new ones.
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What's the best way to go about removing the spring, do I need to jack the body up or will they stay in place when I remove the bolt?
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jackup the body & put the frame on jack stands take off the tires put a floor jack under the axle center then take out the bolt.
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That is exactly what I needed to know, thanks man.
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If they have never been out before(ie stock springs) I would have a grinder with a cut off wheel on hand for the ones by the gas tank.
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also you mite look at your Ubolts too.
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It has 4in fabtech springs and as far as I know they are only 5 or so years old. I will still have the grinder on standby though. The U bolts look good still. I'm not sure why the bushing is breaking apart, hopefully putting poly ones in there will keep it from doing it again.
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I ended up replacing the bushings and shackles in my garage by myself. Once I figured out a good process it was easy but overall it took me 7 hours. It was worth it though, I can safely drive down back roads and stay in my lane. If anyone else needs to replace them I can help.