4x4 1T front suspension bushing replacement

mjeltema · 06-26-2008, 09:54 AM

Have a 1996 k3500 6.2l diesel 4x4 that needs the front suspension bushings replaced. Specifically, the bushings that the caster/camber adjustment bolts go through, need to be replaced. Does anyone have the correct procedure to replace these bushings and are any special tools required to complete the job?

75K30 · 06-26-2008, 10:13 AM

This is a pretty straigh foward job, and the only thing to look out for would be the pre-load on the torsion bars. You will have to find a way to get these off (easy part) and then get the keys back on (little more difficult).
Just be sure not to damage the control arm when pressing the old bushings out.
The rest is pretty typical.

06-26-2008, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
mjeltema Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6	4x4 1T front suspension bushing replacement Have a 1996 k3500 6.2l diesel 4x4 that needs the front suspension bushings replaced. Specifically, the bushings that the caster/camber adjustment bolts go through, need to be replaced. Does anyone have the correct procedure to replace these bushings and are any special tools required to complete the job?

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06-26-2008, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,274	This is a pretty straigh foward job, and the only thing to look out for would be the pre-load on the torsion bars. You will have to find a way to get these off (easy part) and then get the keys back on (little more difficult). Just be sure not to damage the control arm when pressing the old bushings out. The rest is pretty typical.