Help removing DHX 5 coil???
- Thread starter snojcb
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I assume it's the traditional 2 piece bushing (correct me if I'm wrong monkeys). Gingerly persuade the bushings out one side at a time. Should be much easier since you have a big bushing surface to work with.
1: Cut up an old tube and trim a piece that will completely wrap around one side of the bushing 2x (like you're wrapping a hotdog with pasitry dough). Make sure the bushing and old tube piece is clean of any lubricants (powder, water, oil, etc...).
2: Use a pair of vice grips (lock jaw plyers) and lock on to the area where the old tube. Twist and pull untill the bushing starts to lift.
3: If it still needs more pursuasion, use a flat head screw driver to pry under the lip of the bushing once you've been able to bring it up a bit.
Note: When reassembling, if you didn't destroy the bushings in the process... only happens if you lose your patience, make sure that the mating surfaces are clean of any debris. Apply a very small amount of dry lube and install the bushings as straight on as possible.
Hope this helps.
edit: the bushings look like this when removed
1: Cut up an old tube and trim a piece that will completely wrap around one side of the bushing 2x (like you're wrapping a hotdog with pasitry dough). Make sure the bushing and old tube piece is clean of any lubricants (powder, water, oil, etc...).
2: Use a pair of vice grips (lock jaw plyers) and lock on to the area where the old tube. Twist and pull untill the bushing starts to lift.
3: If it still needs more pursuasion, use a flat head screw driver to pry under the lip of the bushing once you've been able to bring it up a bit.
Note: When reassembling, if you didn't destroy the bushings in the process... only happens if you lose your patience, make sure that the mating surfaces are clean of any debris. Apply a very small amount of dry lube and install the bushings as straight on as possible.
Hope this helps.
edit: the bushings look like this when removed
This doc was most helpful:
Reducer Removal PDF
In it, it shows a stainless steel bushing that matches what I have. It also shows using a vice to get the bushing in. So I used my vice to get the bushing moved over as far as I could and then made some grab-blocks to safely and securely hold the bushing in the vice while I finally remove the bushing from the shock.
After that, the coils came off and on without a problem. I also followed the PDF instructions to re-attach the bushing.
Reducer Removal PDF
In it, it shows a stainless steel bushing that matches what I have. It also shows using a vice to get the bushing in. So I used my vice to get the bushing moved over as far as I could and then made some grab-blocks to safely and securely hold the bushing in the vice while I finally remove the bushing from the shock.
After that, the coils came off and on without a problem. I also followed the PDF instructions to re-attach the bushing.
make sure your new spring is well centered, or it will rub against the shock