The GTX needs its bushings replaced in the leaf springs. Where the leaf springs connects to the body, the pivot bushing is worn out there. Chrysler made a special tool for this job. Does anyone have it or know where to get it?

 

Hey, I'm lazy so I always just bring the springs to a machine shop and have them do it. How often do you change the bushings any way. just my .02 worth.

 

Makes a mess but you can "burn" them out. angle grinder and a hammer and force them out. replace with pollygraphite then you don't need any special tool.

 

yeah, what he said (C4C)!!

 

I did my 64 with a home made tool using threaded rod, nuts and washers. I takes some figuring out that's a little too complex and wordy for me to put in print, but it's do-able. You will need air power and patience though. Give it some thought and it will come to you. You will need a big socket that will bear against the spring loop, but allow the bushing to start out

 

thanks
i thought of that
i'll probably go that route

 

tool.pdf

circled is the needed tool

 

Torch it! There is nothing like the smell of burning rubber in the morning to get you going!

 

haha
does the above link work?

 

Yup it did for me...

 

One trick I discovered when trying to get the outer bushing sleeve out, like upper control arms and such, is to use an air hammer/chisel once you've burned the rubber out. Sure works good, I've even used it on the lower bushings.

 

Thanks for that pdf file. I made a copy since this is something I will have to do.