Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

[Bj70swb]

I have a 70 series landcrusier and was wondering how you would replace the bushes in the shackles for a leaf sprung truck??

I suppose this is the right kit for the job: http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... ductID=589

Cheers.

[slide]

Pretty straight forward job.
Have a look under there and see how they're bolted in. To undo them jack the chassis up until weight comes off axle. (use axle stands before going under)
Remove nuts, remove hanger, replace bushes, refit together. Easy as

[Sadam_Husain]

If there nolathene bushes stick them in with a good coating of grease to get them well lubed so everything can move freely check the shackel and fixed pins for rust and clean them up before refitting or they act like files on the new bushes and cut them down in 2 seconds flat ... even better if you've got a few spare bucks shout the truck some greasable pins and shackels

[Bj70swb]

So I just jack the chassis up from the ground you mean?

Yeap, I've already got greasable pins on my shackles

[mbw]

What part of the country are you in?

[Bj70swb]

I'm in Taranaki.

[charo249]

If the bushes you are taking out are the old school rubber and steel type, you may need to take the spring off to get them out - as they can be fairly stubborn