Front leaf spring sackle bushings

[RCCUMMINS89]

Being dumb... I didn't ask.

[Mark Nixon]

I suppose I can dig them up somewhere.
I've found parts for these trucks by googling them with the part number.
{edit} Found the part number on DTR, it's 2653700.
That's an older number ~1967, I believe.

Mark.

[RCCUMMINS89]

Thanks for finding it..... I notice I can't google that number and find anything though, unfortunate.

[Mark Nixon]

I spent the better part of 2 hours that evening trying to find some and came up empty.
Hard to believe that a part with that long of usage is almost impossible to acquire.
It's almost easier to find a new Getrag clutch fork.

Mark.

[little doug]

This may apply...

http://www.sweptline.org/forums/viewtop ... 17&t=32041

[Tacoclaw]

I noticed this kit had bushings listed in its contents for the frame-side of the shackle, I haven't been able to track down the individual bushing yet though.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptp-4-2017-bl

After searching around on RCC last night I saw a thread about how there's a little, steel sleeve that is made around the factory bushing. If you don't get that out the new bushings won't fit.

[CumminsPower59]

I noticed this kit had bushings listed in its contents for the frame-side of the shackle, I haven't been able to track down the individual bushing yet though.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptp-4-2017-bl

After searching around on RCC last night I saw a thread about how there's a little, steel sleeve that is made around the factory bushing. If you don't get that out the new bushings won't fit.

Correct.

[RCCUMMINS89]

Ya, that's the hard part to get out.

[BILTIT]

That is why i think Jungles mount kit is easier, more expensive but easier to install.

[RCCUMMINS89]

No doubt about that.... But I'm gonna tackle them the hard way..... I've done it before and one actually whooped my ass for about 6 hours.

[bmoeller]

Another way to get rivets out easy (when accessible), is to use a angle grinder to make a cross pattern in the head and down close to the frame, and then use a chisel on the air hammer to blow the heads of and a punch on the hammer to punch the rivet out. Found it faster (and safer for the frame if you aren't any good with a torch),than a torch. Or, use a drill bit to drill the center part way of of the head and blow it off with the air hammer. Thats what I've been doing taking trucks apart. Works slick! LOUD, but slick! Hearing protection HIGHLY recommended!

[Mark Nixon]

Another way is use a socket that fits the head of the rivet, then a transfer punch that fits the center of the socketto set the center, then drill the head off.
Otherwise, to remove the bushings, just burn the bushings out and carefully hand-chisel the shells out.

Mark.

[Tacoclaw]

My poly kit came in yesterday. the bushings for the shackles are damn close to the # 2094 Here

You'd kinda be on your own sourcing a .625"x2.870" steel sleeve to go in them though.

[RCCUMMINS89]

Are you using these to replace the frame side shackle bushing?

[Tacoclaw]

Yup, according to the kit these are for the frame side on the front shackle. Also for the frame side of the rear shackle, and another note, this is all supposedly for a RC. If the diesels have heavier hardware or something it may not work.