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Old 05-17-2002, 07:46 PM   #1
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Question Spring eye bolt removal ???

Ok Im in desperate need of a good trick.it took 4 sawzall blades to get one front spring of my blazer.I put a set of ranchos on a jeep before and burned the bushings out with a torch but these dont seem to want to burn any suggestions will be greatly apreciated

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Old 05-17-2002, 07:54 PM   #2
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If you can locate new bolts, just cut the head and threads off and slide the spring out.

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Old 05-17-2002, 08:04 PM   #3
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thanks ive got new bolts(nla from gm but i found some at an international big ol truck dealer)cutting grade 8 bolts is a real bear unless there is some kind of diamond tip sawzall blade im not aware of.

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Old 05-17-2002, 08:11 PM   #4
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I was meaning, use the torch to cut the head/thread then slip the spring out. Manual labor isnt good!

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Old 05-17-2002, 08:18 PM   #5
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I have had good success cutting harden bolts with a die grinder or 4 1/2 angle grinder and a cut off wheel. Torch sure will do it as well Ed ke6bnl

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Old 05-17-2002, 08:25 PM   #6
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ill probably try the cutoff wheel tomorrow but im scared to get the torch that close to my shackles ive had to many WOOPS! with the torch before
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Old 05-19-2002, 01:43 AM   #7
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I have used a skil saw with a metal cut off wheel(cheap at a hardware store) to remove spring bolts in the past, it worked much better & faster than a sawzall. If there's room for it. Good luck
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