I don't trust my hand-eye coordination well enough to try that.
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
Portaban and hack saw. Its not that big of a deal if you don't cut them 100% square....
If Doodling says it's ok, then it must be.
Also got this last week. New fuel pump, hopefully this will end some of my issues I am still having with my current pump.
I'll start throwing these parts on it next week. Had a rental house to get ready for it's new tenants, and a new born to keep happy.
I'll start throwing these parts on it next week. Had a rental house to get ready for it's new tenants, and a new born to keep happy.
Just use a torch 
I was thinking more along the lines of tin snips, or maybe even a weed eater.
I cut my last set on a lathe. Bandsaw is the fastest, and less messy way to do it. Sawzall will work, just take your time. Look on craigslist for a vice. You can pick up wiltons, and old craftsmans for under 50.
Order the right parts?
Martin
Martin
Yeah they were ordered and shipped correctly. ORD said they don't make the exact bushing I need.
You said you need the thick bushings to be the same as the thin bushings you have, right???
Martin
Martin
Side to side yes. My springs are Super Lift. My spring eye holes are the same front to rear.
I guess what I am saying is, ORD doesn't make a thin shouldered bushing with my eye hole diameter.
Ah, I went back and reread your post about the bushings, it makes more sense now.
Martin
Martin
Words and I don't get along.
Did you cut them yet?
No not yet. Trying to get a rental ready for a new tenant.
I will report back with my results.
I will report back with my results.
Finally got around to cutting the bushings today.
Used a hacksaw on one, and a razor/utility knife on the other. Mainly for a little R&D.
The hacksaw was a little more strenuous, but a little more stable. But overall wasn't as accurate.
The razor sliced pretty easily, but I could see one slip up and you could really mess up the bushing or loose a finger.
I like the finished product of the razor, but the hacksaw felt safer. And band saw would have been perfect.
Left is saw, right is razor.
Used a hacksaw on one, and a razor/utility knife on the other. Mainly for a little R&D.
The hacksaw was a little more strenuous, but a little more stable. But overall wasn't as accurate.
The razor sliced pretty easily, but I could see one slip up and you could really mess up the bushing or loose a finger.
I like the finished product of the razor, but the hacksaw felt safer. And band saw would have been perfect.
Left is saw, right is razor.
Hey, some fine grit sand paper and that hacksaw job would look just fine
