Install tool for bushing
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Woodinville Wa
Install tool for bushing
I ordered a trailing arm bushing tool from Eckler's.When installing the bushing it needed to compress the rubber bushing so it could be flanged.As I was tighten the bolts and getting close to the correct point I notice that the plate on the tool was bending.When I ordered the tool it looked like the metal of a impact socket I think a harder steel.This tool was a yellow look to it (cheap I guess ) I called Ecklers and they were very good about .They are going to send me a new tool. I hope, but am not going to hold my breath that it will be any different. I will just be a little more carefull. Just another hoop to jump threw.
Last edited by VinceP; Feb 25, 2008 at 03:41 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 291
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From: Woodinville Wa
Update: I revesed the top plate on the tool and was able to get it straight.Being more careful and not putting to much pressure it worked.I got the bushing in with the correct flang. The bolt dose not bind so everything is good.If somebody needs this tool ( it is still usable) if you pay for shipping you could have it.....Vince
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: South MS
Update: I revesed the top plate on the tool and was able to get it straight.Being more careful and not putting to much pressure it worked.I got the bushing in with the correct flang. The bolt dose not bind so everything is good.If somebody needs this tool ( it is still usable) if you pay for shipping you could have it.....Vince
I can use the tool if it's still available. E-mail me your address and let me know how much shipping will be to 39426 (Carriere, MS).
vettes58n65@yahoo.com
It's a shame I was just in Bellevue, WA a couple weeks ago. Would have liked to have seen your car and how the bushing replacement went.
58n65
Last edited by 58n65; Feb 26, 2008 at 10:13 AM.
