Stuck leaf springs

[Rescuejeff]

Need some advice. Doing a massive project on my 83 CJ7 . Bought a urethane kits to replace all the bushings on the jeep. Got a few parts in, but went to the leaf springs to do those and damn!!! I got the nuts off but the bolts don't want to slide out. Am I missing some thing??? Thanks.

 

[TroyaCantrell]

Did you get all the pressure off of them? You don't mention how you are trying to get them out.

Jack it up, get the wheels off the ground and jack stands under the frame. It is easier with the wheels off. At this point the axle should be hanging on the leafs. Then use a jack under the axle to relieve the tension and the bolts should come out.

Depending on how old and how much rust is in there it could still be a pain to get the bushings out.




Troy Cantrell
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Build thread - '66 CJ6 :
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15075

 

[Rescuejeff]

Yep...jeep is on jack stands and all the pressure is off them. I got the fronts loose and tried finishing it up but the pivot bushings came out but the steel bushing inside won't let my new urethane bushing in. Not sure if i need to take the bushing out or just need to shove the new bushing in. The rear pivot bolts are stuck...like bomb proof stuck. Thanks again.

 

[Peanut Butter]

More than likely the rubber bushing has deteriorated and more or less welded itself to the bolts. Use some good penetrating spry to start. If that doesn't work use some acetone (nail polish remover). Be careful as this is flammable stuff and don't get it on anything else. Try to get it in the bolt hole as much as possible, maybe working a small screw driver in at the same time. Use some old gloves too to keep the rubber off of your hands. Put some paper towel or a rag underneath. Let the acetone eat away at the rubber, you should be able to get the bolt out. You'll then need to use some more acetone to clean up the bolt. Wear some goggles so as not to get anything in your eyes. Rubbing alcohol will also work and not as dangerous, but will take much longer. Use some WD-40 on the bolts when you insert them into the new bushings. Rod