'Berty' - 1960 Series 2

Hey Gents and Ladies,

I am after some assistance with another issue that I have come across. I am attempting to remove the rear suspension chassis bushes and not having much luck. Just getting the shackle bolts/nuts undone was a chore in itself, but now have encountered the difficult of attempting to remove the bushes and the bolt. I have tried the 'hit it' method which doesn't, at this stage, appear to be working.

Are there any tricks to this particular task, or do I just need to hit it harder?

No overwhelming concern about damaging the bolt or bushes in removal as the replacement parts are already ordered.

Thanks for any advice in advance.

Sam

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I burnt the rubber out of mine with the gas torch. That just left the outer bush to deal with.
I very, very carefully cut a slot in the outers with the sabre saw and then got them out with a combination of big screwdriver and cold chisel.

good luck.

I saw a you tube video on this but haven't tried it myself. Link is Land Rover Series 3 - Changing Leaf Spring Bushes - YouTube
called Land Rover series 3 - changing leaf spring brushes.

Regards
Angud

The leaf spring bushes are fairly easy, it's the chassis bushes that take the time.

I cut through the inner, rubber & outer casing with a hacksaw, you need to be careful not to cut into the chassis.....Next you need a 'puller' to insert the new bush.

Getting the Series 1 Ready for Cooma


Colin

nice to see plenty of traffic in the series ii area!

I am about to attempt to rebuild a 59 2.25 engine. the one in madge is getting tired so I am going to try and sort the spare motor.

I have a couple of upswept manifolds I bought for mine but never used as I went with extractors..

G'day Gents and Ladies,

Thank you for the prompt advice on removing the rear chassis bushes. I am as reticent to burn out the rubber as you were Colin on your Series 1 when preparing for Cooma way back in 2007, however, I will resort to that option (based upon the weight of advice) if all other options prove ineffective. In Diana's comment on your post she mentions that "bobslandies has a set of punches or drifts for pushing out/in bushes". Does anyone know where I may purchase such an item? Or is it simply a home made solution. I note with regret that it seems bobslandies (Bob Shannon) passed away in November 2015 according to this post Bob Shannon - Bobslandies.

Thanks again for all the prompt advice. I look forward to having a crack on the weekend.

My predicament is further compounded by the fact that the bolt also remains stuck in the bush and will need to be removed first. Has anyone else encountered this and was the solution just to hit it really, really hard?

Incisor: Best of luck with the engine rebuild for Madge. I noticed your comments about installing extractors and have started down that path of research now thanks to you.

Thanks for all your advice as always.

Sam

I probably should have said, when I burnt them out I had the advantage of having a bare chassis to work on in the middle of the paddock; foul nasty acrid black smoke... I don't think I'd fancy getting under the vehicle to do it!!!

Good luck with it... take pictures for future mechanics.

Peter.

G'day Peter,

Thanks for the clarification. Unfortunately I am in a garage in a residential neighbourhood. Burning may not be such a great option.

Will keep you (and others) updated on the progress.

Thanks,

Sam

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My predicament is further compounded by the fact that the bolt also remains stuck in the bush and will need to be removed first. Has anyone else encountered this and was the solution just to hit it really, really hard?

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Hit it hard and the rubber absorbs the impact so you probably won't have much luck.

Drill some holes through the rubber and then try and get a coarse hacksaw blade through, Fit it back in the frame and hack your way round the rubber until the centre sleeve & bolt can be knocked out.
Not sure if one of these would work 6pcs Woodworking Cutting Cutter Hole Saw Holesaw Wood Metal HSS Ti Drill Bit | eBay


Regarding a 'punch' to drive the bushes out, you just need access to someone with a lathe. I have one here but have never used it.
It's really a two person job and whoever holds the punch needs to really trust the person with the hammer. A case of "when I nod my head you hit it......"


Colin

As Colin says - drill holes through the rubber. Done carefully you can remove enough rubber so that the centre tube complete with bolt will knock out. If it doesn't you should by then be able to get a thin saw blade through to saw through the rest.