Shackle Bush Removal Help

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Originally Posted by Range Blitzer

Yes I agree with the anti sieze, but unfortunatly the vehicle is new to me and from the look of the bushes I reckon they are the originals. I am replacing with poly type so should be easy next time.
Robert.

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I've used poly bushes before, but went back to originals as I think the ride is better. And contrary to varied opinions, I've found the rubber ones last longer.

I am trying polybushes in the rear eye of the front springs at the moment, have not really had them long enough to comment on them, - no noticeable difference, but we will see how they go long term.

John

I have just replaced the rear bushes frounts to go.
I used a 10t hyd puller to push the inner steel & rubber out then cut the outter one.
Not sure how i'm going to do the frount one through the chassis
yet.

Andrew

'93 tdi200 disco
'65 88" s2a

I switched to poly bushes over 10 years ago on the IIA. No difference in ride/flex that I could notice. The bushes I got were reasonably soft. Only reason I switched was ease of removal/refit.

I think I have replaced 2 poly bushes in that time.

If you've got a mig and all you have left of the bush is the outer metal piece. Run a weld (or three) on the remaining metal piece and it will loosen it. Your old fashioned suspension spring compresors make a good puller.:D

cut a groove in the outer with a hacksaw with the blade upside down this will loosen enougt to belt it with a hammer and suitable size punch.i used and old socket