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tool used to install Bushings


duce07

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ok got new Dorman shackle's and Spring hangers for the 99 Ranger ,my old ones were rusted and falling apart, cleaned out the spring eye but I dont want to take my springs off the truck SO what is the easiest and best way to press the new bushing into the spring ???

Thank for any help
 


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I was able to use a ball joint press for my rear spring bushings. The forward ones it wouldn't fit around.
 

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ball joint or shop press on its side under truck. which is dangerous as hell..


from there various smoke wrench scenarios...
 

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I think I would try some all-thread, a bunch of washers, and a couple of nuts.
 

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