Leaf Spring Bushings

[money pit]

I'm replacing the rear end on my 70 Barracuda. So I figured I replace the leaf spring bushings.   How difficult is it to replace the bushings? Do I need any special tools?  Thanks

[anlauto]

A big ass press

[Bullitt-]

I made up something from stuff in my garage that was kind of like this kit

[anlauto]

Back in the day we used to burn the rubber out with a torch, then chisel out the outer sleeve, then try using a larger bench vice to "press" them in...Now I just take them to a spring shop and let them press them in for me.

[RUNCHARGER]

Agreed: It isn't the most pleasant job but can build muscles. If they need it, has to be done though. With todays rubber products quality I wouldn't put new ones in unless you know the originals are shot. This Indian and Chinese rubber isn't Chrysler quality.

[nicka]

Gas and a butane lighter and a lounge chair did the trick.  I just checked the Moog box and the bushings were made in Turkey.

[70 Top Banana]

Take them to a spring shop. They will press them out and put the new ones in and it won't cost much- done.

[anlauto]

Take them to a spring shop. They will press them out and put the new ones in and it won't cost much- done.

Solid advice

[moparroy]

I went with poly bushings - Energy Suspension - no press required.

[70vert]

I spent a couple days trying to get mine out, finally took them to a machine shop. not expensive and well worth it, done in a day.

I went with PST poly-graphite replacements which just slide in. But I am kinda wanting to switch back to rubber, its just a street driver and it is noticeably stiffer and noisier.

[money pit]

Thanks.

[money pit]

Thanks, I'll check out the poly bushings.

[money pit]

I saw something like this on Roadkill Garage. They were using a homemade tool like this to remove the bushings on an A arm.