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#Post#: 98775--------------------------------------------------
Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: moakley Date: August 23, 2015, 11:57 am
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Half way through removing old leafs on rear of series 2 (1960)
.... rear shackle bolt out and nut on front shackel removed, U
bolt removed ....but can I get the front shackle bolt out .. can
I hell....it will turn, with a lot of leverage, but its like
springs back once pressure released.
I'm guessing its the bush doing it.
Is it threaded, or can I hammer it out? other suggestions...
Thanks
#Post#: 98779--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: hippydave Date: August 23, 2015, 1:06 pm
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you need to drift it out as its seized into the bush and they
can be a right bastard, and when refitting use some copper slip
to help prevent it happening in future.
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Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: RMS Date: August 23, 2015, 1:26 pm
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If it's that bad, a thin slitting disk in an angle grinder is
the 'easy' way.
Just cut up each side of the spring.
Obviously you'll need new shackle bolts though :smilewide:
#Post#: 98781--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: moakley Date: August 23, 2015, 3:26 pm
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Thank you both - disc cutter it is then...not may favourite tool
but seems a regular for an Landie!
#Post#: 98782--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: spitfiremk1uk Date: August 23, 2015, 3:52 pm
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Bolts siezed in the centre of the bush is most common. You can
try hammering but most likely you will simply bend the chassis
or enlarge the bolt thread rather than drift out the bolt.
Carefull use of the thin cutting disc and an angle grinder or
its out with the hacksaw and cut through both ends of the bolt
either side of the spring.
Happens a lot!
Always use copper slip when refitting these bolts as they can
sieze easily and quickly in the future.
#Post#: 98788--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: Col Date: August 24, 2015, 8:37 am
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When you have them off strip them down give them a good wire
brushing and reassemble greasing all the leaves then wrap them
in Denso tape, I did this with mine before I had Parabolics on,
made hell of a difference to the ride and the denso keeps all
the crud out when mud plugging :thumbs:
#Post#: 98796--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: NoelC Date: August 25, 2015, 5:39 pm
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You may find a 4.5" grinder isn't quite big enough to do the
job, this one issue is why I now own a 9" too. :smiley-furious:
#Post#: 98797--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: Doug_T Date: August 26, 2015, 5:11 am
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I remember years ago my Dad and I taking turns with a hacksaw to
do this job. I think now I'd either use a grinder or an electric
reciprocating saw.
#Post#: 98800--------------------------------------------------
Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: spitfiremk1uk Date: August 26, 2015, 2:23 pm
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Reciprocating saw works well but use lots of cutting fluid/spray
otherwise you will burn through a few cheap blades!
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Re: Getting old Leafs off - any tips please?
By: moakley Date: August 31, 2015, 4:13 pm
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Thanks all.
They are off and replaced!!!
Near side was angle grinder...using a 0.8 disc ... Offside more
tricking and a combination of grinder and reciprocating
saw...and a few blades...in truth didn't use cutting oil...hard
work...then hammer to free.
Not easy but once out...... copper ease is on everything as it
goes back in.....next owner in 50 years maybe have an easier
time!!!
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