Leaf Spring Bushing Install - 2001 Chevy S10 - Manual Bushing Removal & Installation Kit

[@jasondouglas7798]

I just done this on my truck. Clean the insides out with a dremel tool real good first and put the bushings in the freezer overnight. It makes the rubber contract and makes it a heck of alot easier.

[@paulsblocks8441]

Finally! A video showing how to do it with these style of brushing all the other videos use polyurethane bushings which are way easier to install but they weren't what I wanted

[@spanky522]

I used a 1/2 threaded rod with washers on each end and it worked perfect. Now to do the other side today, yippee!

[@irish0411]

Great to hear.

[@hotwheelsx2c]

for those complaining about beating, quit your wining these are for those who wants to save $$$...shut your mouth... good video

[@irish0411]

Thanks for the comment. I figured I would show what to do, if, someone had nothing.

[@hotwheelsx2c]

Thanks for your video...I appreciate it!

[@RLINSOCAL]

a nice way to show the wrong way (socket and hammer) and then the correct way using the install tool.

[@rcassidywork]

Can you comment the link for that ratcheting bushing pusher

[@irish0411]

This is very true. a good mechanic also doesn't beat them in either, but sometimes people don't always have the correct tools. Thanks for your comment.

[@RP-pb8yx]

Takin them oot is the hardest part.

[@irish0411]

Yes, sometimes they are quite difficult.

[@laweezjohn8876]

now try it with the box on the frame

[@MicroSoftner]

Just take the box off...

[@JacobWinkle]

Buy a C clamp and it will save you time and be faster. Use the C clamp like you’re pushing in a brake caliper when you replace brakes. It’s simple, cheap, fast, and most off all. You can’t screw it up use using a clamp.

[@irish0411]

I agree with that, however we did try a 6" c-clamp, but we broke it. The bushing was rusted in quite badly. Thanks for the comment.

[@JacobWinkle]

irish0411 Good video. Different ways to do the same thing.

[@irish0411]

Absolutely. Alternate ways are always great to hear, as sometimes we just can't acquire specialty tools.

[@mikemalloy1681]

I use a hone to clean those holes on the end of the springs. Like brand new.

[@giskard80]

New bushings, +1 Rotten frame -5

[@irish0411]

I know hey, some people can't get everything repaired all at once.

[@giskard80]

irish0411 I feel your pain. I have 2 s-10's sitting in front of my garage right now. A wrecked body one with a perfect frame, and a perfect bodied one with frame rotted in half both sides. Sigh. Why me lol.

[@irish0411]

That's how I took it, thanks.

[@irish0411]

Thanks, I only showed the beating process if people absolutely wanted to do the job, but didn't have the install tool. Of course one could always fabricate the same sort of apparatus. Thanks for the comment.

[@watahyahknow]

treaded ros is the est way another way is to use a bigger hammer as an anvil on the other side , the mass of the second hammer will drive the bushing in a lot faster with less upper leg bruising

[@arturo762]

I've heard that you can put metal in the fridge and it supposedly expands a bit. So it could be easier to install the bushings.

[@irish0411]

Chilling metal will contract it, heating it will expand it. However, that said, I do know what you mean.

[@irishmurphy3475]

I tried to freeze the polyurethane bushings on my Acura, without success. By the time I took it out and got it situated, it was back to normal temperature. So be quick.

[@Barnekkid]

To shrink chill a metal bushing you need to use something like liquid nitrogen. Forget the freezer, it's not cold enough.

[@richardcollis9729]

Yeah sure, I'm installing bushings on the leafs on my dakota, looking for pointers. One of my shackles disintegrated, lot of salt here in ct.

[@justasimpleman1]

where did you buy the kit ??? I been looking for one . thanks

[@irishmurphy3475]

Manual Bushing Removal and Installation Kit #11100 From my friends at Schley Products Inc / SPTools

[@freakyflow]

I bought metal rod 8.8 course thread and a few diffrent size washers and nuts ...BTW sand and clean the spring insert then grease the hell out of it and the Bolt ..Why? next time you need to remove it (lift kit, New shocks,whatever) It will come out eazy

[@351cleavland]

I'll do 1/2 million taps but after that I'm taking a break.

[@silversurferhdz]

Doing the same to my 97 S10. Cant find all the bushing and any local auto parts. They only carry the shackle busings and the rear leaf spring bushing. Cant find the front spring leaf bushing (Fatter bushing of them all). Where did you purchase your bushings.

[@irish0411]

Hey there, I am not too sure exactly what bushing you are trying to replace.

[@silversurferhdz]

On your video at 3:29. Fat bushing, you used your tool to install it.

[@irish0411]

I got it from a place called PartsForTurcks

[@laweezjohn8876]

I used a press made out of a bottle jack and c channel

[@finnblu3002]

don't s10s have different size bushings between front and rear due to size of eye?

[@augustnothdurft8301]

yes, unfortunately. It took me hours of research to find out what the right parts were.

[@silversurferhdz]

working on the same project. cant find the front bushings to the leaf springs. What parts numbers did you find??

[@Njennings42]

My bushing for the spring slid in without any resistance pretty much. The one on the framerail was diiiiiiffficult.

[@Njennings42]

job finished, thank you again for the assistance with your video.

[@Barnekkid]

Is the bushing on the frame the same size/part as the two on the leaf springs?

[@irish0411]

Hey there, yes they are the same size bushings. Should run you anywhere from $5 - $10 each.

[@Barnekkid]

irish0411 Thanks a lot, I really needed to verify that. Even the parts guys at the local GM dealer couldn't tell me.

[@irish0411]

Barnekkid Yeah, that happens sometimes. You have to keep in mind that not everyone has a job title that they are qualified for. Sometimes, people just end up in the position, and then we seek them for advice and they really have no clue. Sad really.

[@johnwi8256]

+Barnekkid The bushings are different. Check out Rock Auto and you'll see two different part numbers for the upper and lower bushings. If you use the lower bushing in the frame it will be loose.

[@jackterry3354]

a good mechanic does not use a carpenters hammer

[@RLINSOCAL]

trust me , I only mean it to be a positive comment.

[@richardcollis9729]

Like the tool better

[@irish0411]

I agree, the tool is much less effort and risk of damaging the part is highly reduced. Thanks for the comment.

[@SilentServiceCode]

*bushing doesn't move at all* we're almost halfway!

[@irish0411]

SilentServiceCode Are you installing or removing?

[@tjtj3027]

🤣🤣🤣 tight

[@roguetyrant5680]

That frame is pretty rusted