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DD1 07-09-2018 09:52 PM

Track Bar Bushing Question
 
I am replacing the bushings in the Track Bar on my truck. I removed the Track bar and on one end the metal sleeve on the inside of the bushing is stuck on the bolt. I would prefer to use the new sleeve that came with the bushings, but will reuse the old one if I have too.

Any thoughts on how I can get this sleeve off the bolt without damaging anything else? Or should I just reuse the old sleeve?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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PGSigns 07-10-2018 06:59 AM

Re: Track Bar Bushing Question
 
Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides.
Jimmy

DD1 07-12-2018 12:20 PM

Re: Track Bar Bushing Question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns (Post 8297698)
Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides.
Jimmy

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I will give it a try this weekend.

DD1 07-13-2018 04:30 PM

Re: Track Bar Bushing Question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns (Post 8297698)
Heat it and get it spinning with a pipe wrench. Before you make the decision on just reusing it check the size to make sure it is the same as the new one. Also your new bushing may have a washer that goes on both sides.
Jimmy

Jimmy,

Thank You! I just tried your suggestion and it worked like a charm. Took less than 5 minutes to get the sleeve off. I really appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Darien

DD1 07-15-2018 05:02 PM

Re: Track Bar Bushing Question
 
Does anyone know the size of the upper bolt for the track bar?

PGSigns 07-15-2018 08:59 PM

Re: Track Bar Bushing Question
 
I think it is 5/8-11 about 2 1/2" or so long. Glad the suggestion worked out.
Jimmy

DD1 07-15-2018 09:15 PM

Re: Track Bar Bushing Question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns (Post 8301899)
I think it is 5/8-11 about 2 1/2" or so long. Glad the suggestion worked out.
Jimmy

Thanks Again!


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