I wanted to replace the Rubber Bushings in the Shackle End of the Leaf Springs. .There's Bushings in the Frame Bracket and Bushings in the Eye of the Spring. According to Parts Catalog  these Bushings are (4) 1/2's to be inserted from each Side. I got these same Bushings from Rock Auto. What is actually in Mine is a Bushing similar to the One in the front Eye of the Spring. A Rubber Insert inside a Metal surround with a Metal Tube inside the rubber Bushing for the Bolt to go through. I got One replaced in the Frame Bracket by cutting the Inset apart and removing it in Pieces. The replacement Bushings then fit. Has anyone run into this Different type Spring Bushing and how do I get it apart without cutting it to Pieces? I assume they are pressed into Place in One Piece but they are not the same as shown in the Parts Catalog or the Ones in the last Leaf Springs I replaced..

  

It’s not a bad job, front spring bushings are pressed in . Any shop with a press if you don’t have one can do that pretty easy. The rear is simple just get a bushing kit and a new shackle, no press is needed. I got my parts from MACs seemed to be good quality.

The Problem I am having is that the rear Bushings Top and Bottom are pressed in like the Front One. I need to get those out of the way so I can use the replacements like the Ones U got. I have those but until I get the Old Ones out I can't install the new Ones. If I took the Springs out it would be easy to get them Pressed out. Problem also is that the Top Frame Brackets are riveted to Frame. Not bolted on as Shop Manual Shows. Cut the Rivets and replace with Bolts. Trying to avoid doing that also,Maybe your's were done previously or are replacement Spring Sets.