Replacing A Arm Bushings
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Naperville IL
besides a press, you need something to brace the 2 sides of the control arm so they don't get bent in. I think they sell a special tool for it, but you can cut a slot out of a pice of pipe that will work just as well. When I did mine I just took them to the NAPA near me and had them do it for $10 per arm, but then I don't have a press here.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: SoCal
+1 for NAPA. However, I just had a set done for my '72 about 2 months ago from my local NAPA and it was $20 a bushing (i.e., $80 for both A-arms).
And yes, you need a press and there is a special tool that I believe Snap-On sells (probably Mac too).
And yes, you need a press and there is a special tool that I believe Snap-On sells (probably Mac too).
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Loveland, CO
If the a-arms are not rusty or damaged, I've always had luck with putting the bushings in the freezer overnight and then quickly tapping them in place with a large socket and hammer. Lube the bushing before inserting. Haven't damaged an a-arm yet. Just don't get carried away with the hammer action.
Ralph.
Ralph.
Pro
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From: Naperville IL
Originally Posted by SmokinBBC
Just curious...how did you get the old ones out?
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by SmokinBBC
Just curious...how did you get the old ones out?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hobart Tasmania
The old ones (urethane replacements) would work their way out by themselves and leave the bolt and washing laying on the road somewhere. That's why I decided to put originals back. In the interim have found thanks to suggestions by other Forum members that Loctite blue will hold the bolt in place.