Rear Shackle Bushes

[gwschneider]

I have a Series 2 Alpine and want to remove the old dried out shackle bushes in the farthest rear located in the frame. The rubber part and center tube that the bolt goes through I got out easy. But I am not sure that the metal sleeve that is around the rubber bush comes out as well. I cannot budge it!! Can someone let me know if this metal sleeve comes out as well as it appears it does and if so; how do you get it out. And lastly where can I find the replacement part bushes if anyone knows?? Thanks,

Gerry

 

[junkman]

Air chisel it out, get new ones from Sunbeam Specialties.

 

[gwschneider]

Hey Junkman, thanks for the info. So that metal sleeve does come out! Ill check with them for the replacement parts. I really appreciate your help!!

Gerry

 

[junkman]

If you've got the rubber out, fold the outside piece into the hole and it will fall out. Put the new one in the freezer over night before installation.

 

[gwschneider]

How do you "fold" the piece using what tool? It really seems to be stuck in there? Thanks again for the help!!

 

[junkman]

If you don't have an air chisel, just hammer a screw driver between the outer part of the bushing and the frame rail hole it fits in, then bent the metal inward. Or if you take a thin blade with a sawsall and slot the bushing then peel it out.