10-12-2013, 07:23 PM | #1 |
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Jakes lift install ????
I have a 96 ds the problem Im having is getting bolts out of the rear shackles that hold the leaf in place Both bolts on both sides seem likes there rusted all up in there .Anybody have any suggestions on how to get em out.Trying to finish the six inch lift.
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10-12-2013, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
Heres the beast so far[ATTACH]92403[/lift install 2.jpg]
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10-12-2013, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
Shoot the with some kind of penetrating fluid and let them soak. The guys here say pb blaster I think. I haven't seen that stuff here in Canada but it's supposed to work good. The only other thing I'd suggest is cutting it out. Ie torch, reciprocating saw, something like that. Then hammer out the bolts. Good luck.
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10-12-2013, 08:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
I have the nuts off but the bolt doesnt want to slide out of the shackle I been beating the piss out of it one I got lil loose but the rest are the same tight dont want to come out
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10-12-2013, 08:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
Yup, super common! shoot them with a penetrating oil. Do you have air tools? Can you put a gun on the bolt and try to spin it?
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10-12-2013, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
Yes I do that was my next thing to try .Im sure someone else had to have the same problem .There has to be an easy way to get em out IDK.
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10-12-2013, 09:32 PM | #7 |
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Sound like the bolts are rusted to the sleeve. I had to use a lot of PB Blaster (rust penetrant) a BFH and a punch to get those suckers off. Big pain in the rear. Be careful not to crack/break the aluminum spring hangars.
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10-12-2013, 10:11 PM | #8 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
Before you soak them,try rattling them with an air-hammer.It works best if they are dry.As you rattle the bolt-head,you will start to see powder/rust come out of the bushing-area,this is a sign its' getting close to being loose.rattle it a bit more,then hit them with an impact-wrench or a ratchet and they should come right out.I work for a Suspension-Shop,we do this daily on rusty,nasty old trucks and they come right out.Hope this helps.
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10-13-2013, 08:11 AM | #9 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
I have a 92 cc and a 94 cc had to use a reciprocating saw to cut the bolts on both of my club car to remove the springs for the lift kits
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10-13-2013, 09:48 AM | #10 |
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Re: Jakes lift install ????
post a pic........of the problem area......
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