Next issue: Axle shaft removal

Discussion in 'Mustang II' started by Steel Steeds, Sep 23, 2008.

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    The first set of endlinks that I removed came apart pretty easily, so I was surprised when I ran into the same problem that you have...I can't get the endlink off of the body-side mount. Even with the mount clamped in a vice, the whole works just wants to spin.

    It looks like the steel "liner" inside the bushings has siezed to the shaft attached to the body-side mount. Since I've tried all sorts of penetrant and even soaked it in dilute muriatic acid for 12 hours (great for removing rust!), I guess that heat is the last choice.

    They don't exactly grow on trees, so i don't want to tear them up too bad...

    Have you seen this site? Mustang II Tech

    They have a great bit on rebuilding the rear end links with polyurethane. Apparently a gas grill works well for softening up the factory bushings! :rlaugh:

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