Spring eye bolt removal

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by mobileortho, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. mobileortho

    mobileortho Member

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    Hey guys! Been a long time but I’m still around. Had some health challenges, most recently kidney cancer, but as my grandfather would say “I’m still kicking just not high!”

    I need some guidance. Figured now was as good time to replace the loose spring eye bolts on the rear of my truck but they won’t give up with out a fight! What’s the easiest way to remove them?
     
  2. Bill Hanlon

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    What are you having trouble getting out, the bolt or the bushing?
     
  3. mobileortho

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    Both. I saw a video where a a bolt was screwed into the grease zerk fitting and used an impact gun to back it out. I tried that and may have moved it a 1/2”.
     
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  4. mobileortho

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    Jeez! One cutoff wheel, one 3 lb hammer, one blow torch and one sawzall later, I finally got one out! Now for the other three!
     

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