1998 GMC Jimmy lief spring shackle

1998 GMC JIMMY
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REARICKGREG
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Suspension problem
1998 GMC Jimmy 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 134'00 miles

i have a broken lief spring shackle and i cant get the bolt from the spring what can i do
Jun 29, 2010 at 5:42 PM
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teh broken bolt is probably stuck in the rubber. the only thing you can do is heat it with atroch and try to melt the rubber. However the rubber will probably burn so you'll have to keep putting it out. then take a drift and hammer and drive the bolt out. YOu will have to replace the rubber bushings as well....
Jun 30, 2010 at 3:40 PM
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