supercoolsix

Hey everyone,

I was wondering what you guys used to cut those bushings. I lifted the rear today to cut one rib but i was having a hard time cutting the bushing with a PVC cutting wire...

this is what i used:
*PVC Cutting Wire**


And here is the outcome:



I also lowered the front a bit too.. I added two complete turns, so 5 turns total in the front.. and 3 1/2 turns (stopped because of bushings) in the rear... I like how the front turned out, looks good.. may be a little low.. but didn't go all the way down to the bushings... should be ok, and even better when i lower the rear...

All i need to know now is, how can i cut one rib? what tool should i use?? even after i get one rib out, how do i cut it in half so i can pull it out???

Thanks again ladies and gentleman!! i really appreciate your help and feedback.

-Mark

physiques

BRIANSC6

Not sure I understand you said you used the PVC pipe cutter but you had problems. I used that to cut the rear busings on mine and it worked fine no problems. What issues did you have specifically?

PolishDude

yeah that what i used, cut 2 in the back and 1 in the front

supercoolsix

for some reason i felt like i was pulling and pulling for 15 min straight and i got no where?? did you guys take out the bottom of the bushing or top of the bushing??? if you took out ONE rib, did you take it from the top or the bottom of the bushing...?

and yeah, i used the pvc cutting tool, but for some reason i can't seem to get through?? even after you get through how do you split that donut in half to pull it out of there??

sorry for all the questions..

tpereira

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blkc6z51

was wondering what you guys used to cut those bushings. I lifted the rear today to cut one rib but i was having a hard time cutting the bushing with a PVC cutting wire...


Did you take the pressure off the bushing before cutting it.

jimchris76

I took the pressure off the rear bushing and used a saws all it took 30 sec. I screwed the fronts all the way in and on the rear I also screwed them all the way in and cut 1 ring off. I took the rear tires off to have more room to saw. It took longer to get car jacked up than lowering.

supercoolsix

got it done!!

Thanks for the info and the PMs...

you guys kick @zz!!

Can't wait for it to settle more...

jogar80

So what did you end up using to cut it? I tried with the PVC wire and gave up. Sawzall sounds good right about now, lol.

supercoolsix

i used the PVC wire cutter..

1) make sure the bushing is not touching the control arm..
2) put some elbow in it..and start pulling and pushing w/ the pvc wire cutter.. should take no more than 10 minutes... took like 2 breaks

jimchris76

How much did this lower your car? I screwed the front and rear all the way in and cut one rib from rear. I did this about a week ago and have driven about 5 miles and got 1/2 inch drop. Is what most of you are getting?