Any tips for getting shackle out greatly appreciated
07-16-2012, 09:51 PM
#1
Any tips for getting shackle out greatly appreciated
In the process of dropping the rear 7". Rust has just been a real nightmare.
The shackle bolt was (is) completely seized inside the metal bushing. I had to cut the shackle in half to get the leaf spring out.
I was able to cut the outermost part of the bolt but the inner part is giving me a lot of trouble due to the curvature of rear hanger where the bolt goes through. I went through 5 Milwaukee Torch blades and was using a liberal amont of CRC cutting oil. And the space is too tight for me to get my angle grinder (cut off wheel) in there. Thanks!
The shackle bolt was (is) completely seized inside the metal bushing. I had to cut the shackle in half to get the leaf spring out.
I was able to cut the outermost part of the bolt but the inner part is giving me a lot of trouble due to the curvature of rear hanger where the bolt goes through. I went through 5 Milwaukee Torch blades and was using a liberal amont of CRC cutting oil. And the space is too tight for me to get my angle grinder (cut off wheel) in there. Thanks!
07-17-2012, 09:12 PM
#6
Well got the passenger side out.
A 12" Torch blade this time 10 TPI (versus 18) did it in. I think I found out why its such a pain. On the inside part I have to cut through the metal sleeve AND the bolt. The outer part is just the bolt. I was able to cut through it on the drivers side in literally 2-3 minutes. That metal sleeve seems to be hard as crap.
A 12" Torch blade this time 10 TPI (versus 18) did it in. I think I found out why its such a pain. On the inside part I have to cut through the metal sleeve AND the bolt. The outer part is just the bolt. I was able to cut through it on the drivers side in literally 2-3 minutes. That metal sleeve seems to be hard as crap.
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07-17-2012, 11:13 PM
#8
Torch is my last option....I'd inevitably be heating the hanger way up as well.
I came up with a better idea today. I took the guard off my angle grinder and I'm putting a 6" cutting disk on it. That should get me the extra length I need to get a straight on cut to the inner edge of the bolt/sleeve.
I came up with a better idea today. I took the guard off my angle grinder and I'm putting a 6" cutting disk on it. That should get me the extra length I need to get a straight on cut to the inner edge of the bolt/sleeve.
07-18-2012, 09:43 PM
#10
Got the bastards. What a freaking job it was to get all that rusted up junk off.
Got the flip kit on. Amazing it took me less than 1 hour to do the actual flip, yet days (working after work at night) to get the old hardware off.
I bought the Autozone/O'reily's drop shackles because I couldn't come across any stock shackles for cheap. So I was planning just to put them in the 2nd hole for a 1" additional drop. The box says 1" or 2" drop, yet I can get the leaf spring eye to fit in the shackle for the 2nd hole?? So I had to put them in the top hole. Looks like it's gonna be an 8" drop out rear now! I have no clue if my Corsa exhaust is going to fit or not...I'd really hate to lose those dual tips though.
Got the flip kit on. Amazing it took me less than 1 hour to do the actual flip, yet days (working after work at night) to get the old hardware off.
I bought the Autozone/O'reily's drop shackles because I couldn't come across any stock shackles for cheap. So I was planning just to put them in the 2nd hole for a 1" additional drop. The box says 1" or 2" drop, yet I can get the leaf spring eye to fit in the shackle for the 2nd hole?? So I had to put them in the top hole. Looks like it's gonna be an 8" drop out rear now! I have no clue if my Corsa exhaust is going to fit or not...I'd really hate to lose those dual tips though.