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rear suspension (needs solution today!) #1
agb32 Alastair Basden Durham, Durham, UK Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Aug 28, 2017 03:51 AM Joined 9 years ago 10 Posts

(sorry for the double posting - but I need urgent help!).

I'm trying to replace the rear leaf spring (traveller). But I can't get the front shackle pin out. Any advice?

I've removed the nut and washer, and tried hammering, but its not budging.

Do I need to remove the bracket plate, and if so, how is this done? (i.e. how do I keep the bolt still while turning the nut).

Thanks.

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Re: rear suspension (needs solution today!) #2
emjay Jim English Etters, PA, USA Sign in to contact	Aug 28, 2017 06:45 AM Top Contributor Joined 14 years ago 4,925 Posts

To remove the pin you are fighting the press fit, rust and the grip of the rubber bushings. The pin retaining bracket is not quite a tight fit. The bracket is there in order to insert the inside bushing after the spring is in place, so the bolts were tightened last. It is possible to get a wrench on the bolt heads that hold the pin retaining bracket. It will need to be a low profile wrench and there is just enough room in the gap in the front of the hanger and the floor.

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Re: rear suspension (needs solution today!) #3
0123 Mike D Biddulph, Staffs, UK Sign in to contact	Aug 28, 2017 07:42 AM Joined 11 years ago 6,030 Posts

You cut the nut off with an angle grinder Matey.

Or drill it from one side wuth increasingly larger drill.
Ditto the other side.

The split it with a chisel.

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Re: rear suspension (needs solution today!) #4
agb32 Alastair Basden Durham, Durham, UK Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Aug 28, 2017 08:38 AM Joined 9 years ago 10 Posts

Thanks for the replies. I managed to get a wrench on the bolt heads as Jim suggested, and then it was easy - the plate came off, and the shackle bolt slid out...

So, car is now back on the road, and I'm feeling pleased with myself! (first time I've done this).

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