There have been recent threads on bushings needing replacement, so when I had to do a trailing arm bushing on a buddies 65, I figured I would try to post it up.

FYI all, this is just how I personally like to do it. There may be other ways, but this is what I found to be the simplest for me. Many folks dont realize how involved it all is. Its not a simple press out and press in procedure. It may take me a few more minutes to post all photos, so please wait till its all done.

I hope it helps out fellow CF members.

Sorry guys. Pics upload slow

Remove arm

Arm is coated in 60’s undercoating. We decided to leave it as is. I cut a + into the bushing rather than drill it out. Takes 60 seconds.

chisel off washer

grind off sleeve flush

punch out sleeve

I tac weld a washer onto the inner sleeve and knock it out via back side. Repeat for other inner sleeve

I am fortunate to be able


to use the original kent moore tool. Make sure everything is aligned and press in evenly. If it goes crooked, re set it. I also put in shims to make sure the arm does not crush.

Once its squeezed tight, flare the sleeve to hold the bushing in place.

OK, all done

Not sure if thickness was different, but original shims went back in and alignment shop said NO adjustment needed, all back to stock specs.

i left the caliper and hub on because its not difficult for me to move around and I was hoping to put it right back in when bushing was changed. Then plans changed and thats why we have photos and write up