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Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:07 pm
by 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.

Re: Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:42 pm
by 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 8)

Re: Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:54 pm
by 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 :D 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

Re: Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:09 am
by Bj70swb
So I just jack the chassis up from the ground you mean?

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

Re: Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:39 am
by mbw
What part of the country are you in?

Re: Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:26 pm
by Bj70swb
I'm in Taranaki.

Re: Replacing Leaf Shackle bushes

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:42 am
by 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