I know list members have talked about this same method in reference to the
tube type shock mounts with no problems & there you really have shear forces
on the hardware. The spring mounts put most of their force in the upward
direction against the frame (not directly against the rivets) & the rivets
are there mostly just to hold the mounts in place. I would think you would
be fine to do what you are asking.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: <Survyvr1@webtv.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2000 1:15 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] AD rear spring shackle mount
> Got the rear springs off to replace the shackles and eye bolts.
> A local shop will replace the spring mounted bushings and sleeves for
> $6.00 a piece; worth it to me to avoid the aggravation, especially since
> the PO let all these go to trash.
> The frame mounted bushings are another matter, they are wallowed out
> bad, but do not appear to have distorted the mount itself.
> Pressing these out is out of the question due to the amount of
> distortion.
> Is it practical to grind off the mounting rivets, remove the
> brackets/mounts, have the bushings replaced and then reinstall using
> Grade 8 hardware.
> I could use some advice.
> Thanks all.
>
> Steve Douglas
> 51 3100
> Lincoln, NE
> http://community.webtv.net/Survyvr1/Steves51Scrapbook
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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