Front leafs on M 880

[dodjh]

I have the U bolts and front hangar bolt out but haven't been able to remove the rear bolt out of front hangar.

Has a nut on one side and seems round on the other. I have the nut loose and off but can't get bolt to come out.

Does it need to be cut out with a torch?

 

[dodjh]

anyone out there

 

[cbear]

No idea, but it sounds like a job for a drift and a big hammer.

 

[dodjh]

thank you for the reply....it might be

 

[goodbrewing]

I believe you will find the bolt goes through a metal sleeve in the middle of the bushing. The bolt and sleeve rust together. If you have to cut it with a torch it is messy and the bushing will catch on fire and smoke and drip melted burning rubber all over. Good times. And I believe the bolts are heat treated so a saw doesn't work well.
Good luck.

 

[armytruck63]

If you're not in a huge hurry, I'd soak the bolt area with WD-40 or PB Blaster every time you walk by the truck for the next few days. Then get out the biggest hammer you can find an pound away. The bolt is trash anyway, so you will be replacing it.

I would avoid the torch method except as a last resort.

 

[dodjh]

Thanks for the feedback, goodbrewing and armytruck63.

 

[Greasy]

When installing the lift springs of the front of my truck, I found that the shackle bolts are attached on one side together. Both nuts and one side plate (1/2 of the shackle) must be removed so the bolts with the welded bolts on it can be removed.

My 2 cents....

 

[dodjh]

Thanks Greasy....that is what I will do when I get back on it!!