Shock Absorber Bushing Tool - made 5 more! |
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ndnchf
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Posted: 26 May 2020 at 11:26am |
You guys know what a pain it can be to change shocks. It can be a real bear to compress the rubber bushings to get the cottter pin installed. Several guys asked, so I made a few more of my shock bushing compressor tools. I know many of you can make one in your own shop. But I realize not everyone has the tools and equipment to do so. Its more work than you might think; cutting, machining welding etc. It works at top and bottom, front and rear of my CJ2A. At the bottom, I use a piece of 1" board to space it off the brake backing plate. These are $38 shipped priority mail in the US. Please PM me if interested. Thanks. Edited by ndnchf - 22 Oct. 2021 at 4:42am |
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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LuzonRed47
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Tool looks great. PM sent.
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CJ2A #140275 "Ziggie" (purchased new by my dad in 1947)
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ndnchf
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Thanks.
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ndnchf
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I have a few more tools made and ready to ship. I probably wont make any more for the time being. I have other project to work on.
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ggordon49
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Received mine in the mail! Thank you Steve Now I wont have to yell from the garage for my wife to come help me
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ndnchf
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Glad it arrived safely. If anyone else wants to save some busted knuckles. I have a couple more tools left.
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ndnchf
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Here are a couple better photos of the tool showing how it is used.
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ndnchf
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I have a few more shock bushing tools left in case anybody needs one now, or in the future. I don't know if I'll make any more. I have too many other projects going on.
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ndnchf
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I have a few more tools available. If you are planning to remove/replace your shocks. This will make the job much easier.
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42rocker
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Nice looking tool and Nice sharing of info. Thanks
Almost forgot to add, I have a 1948 CJ2A also. Stay Safe Later 42rocker
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Scott B
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Nice tool, interested in one if still available. PM sent
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Oldpappy
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PM sent, hope I am not too late to get in on the next batch.
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Oldpappy
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The tool came in the mail today, and I am very pleased with the quality. The welds are well done, and the design is elegantly simple which is something I appreciate.
Last week I installed new spring plates on the front axle and will use this tool to install the shocks. It is raining today, so have to wait a while.
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ndnchf
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Glad it arrived safely and you like it. I'm sure it will make the job easier for you.
Steve
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Oldpappy
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It works great. Thanks.
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Scott B
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Picked mine up at the post office today. Very nicely made! Won’t be ready for it for a few weeks but did try it between the tire and the shock and looks like it will work great.
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ndnchf
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Glad to hear it - thanks.
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Oldpappy
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I used the tool again to install new shocks on the back of my Jeep last week. I like it so well I made a wooden case to store it along with my hub puller. That way neither tool will be misplaced between infrequent use.
Wish I had this tool years ago.
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