Remove Factory shackles from 72 Charger

[72Charger72]

Whats the easiest way to remove the shackles brackets and bushings from the backside? I have started grinding them but its a tight area ??
Thanks

[72Charger72]

ok so shackles are off one I had to grind because the bolt snapped....do I need a press tool to remove the bushings that are in the frame??

[HPP]

Easiest way, unbolt the shackles, pull out the bushings.

If you are grinding shackles, than I take it yours are stuck. In that case, you might need a hammer, chisel and wire brush to get the bushings out. They are supposed to just push in by hand, but if they are hammered and rotten, they could be stuck.Gotta chip em out and then remove residue.

[72Charger72]

Easiest way, unbolt the shackles, pull out the bushings.

If you are grinding shackles, than I take it yours are stuck. In that case, you might need a hammer, chisel and wire brush to get the bushings out. They are supposed to just push in by hand, but if they are hammered and rotten, they could be stuck.Gotta chip em out and then remove residue.

Thanks HPP I got the passenger side bolt out without issue so just PB blast the hell out of that and it should push out? Correct?
The driver side I have to cut the bolt and grind the stud off so it still has the major chunk of the bolt inside the bushing....probably will have to chisel that one 

[HPP]

Technically they pull out. There is a shoulder on them that would prevent you pushing them through and they are a split design so they should pull out half from each side.  Failing that, I'd say the steel around them is rusting into and corroding the rubber and not allowing it to move. You've got a lot of clean up ahead of you.

[72Charger72]

Technically they pull out. There is a shoulder on them that would prevent you pushing them through and they are a split design so they should pull out half from each side.  Failing that, I'd say the steel around them is rusting into and corroding the rubber and not allowing it to move. You've got a lot of clean up ahead of you.

Thanks again HPP...its tight up in there Lol and thats just the beginning compared to what I have ahead...
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