Well not really. I just have a question on those front suspension ruber bumpers. I see them in the catalogs and was wondering how you replace them do you just cut the old ones out of the castings for do they punch out? I didn't want to beat on the casting to much so I didn't try it till I got some good advice.
Craig, IIRC, the front axle bumper is held on by a metal retainer and that is held on by the 2 u-bolts that connect the axle to the springs. They should come out fairly easily with a little persuation.
Rubber Bumper Removal Well I probably wasn't clear enough in my post. I actually have the cast piece with the rubber in it removed from the truck. I am just not clear on if I have to buy complete new units or if I can just replace the rubber. If I can just replace the rubber how do I get it out without breaking the cast piece. I didn't want to beat on it much because the mounting areas where the u-bolts go look like they would break off pretty easy. But then again they are bolted to the spring so maybe they are stronger than I think. I considered cutting as much as I could off the top and then punching them out as they are tilted over from either being bottomed out a bunch or from just deterioration.
Ruber Bumpers I pressed mine out. Took very little force. You could spray the edges with some Blaster and they will come out easier. I would have used a hammer if I didn't have the press
Sunny Florida~ I remember the days... Good luck with that- It's nice to have neighbors that are willing to help! Kinda' like this bunch here!
