control arm bushing removal??
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: meraux LA
drill out the rubber. I think I drilled about 50 in each bushing, the more he better. Then you can know out with a hammer or use a press. The centers will come out first. Then remove the shafts, support the a arm and know the outer part of the bushing. Hope this helps.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Williston Florida
If you've removed all the rubber.... then...
Get a BIG chisel a BIG hammer and one glove. Glove on left hand (if you're right handed), chisel on metal sleeve. Strike the chisel with enough force to bend the sleeve inwards. A couple good blows and it will be bent enough to tap out. No picture of control arm, but the trailing arm is similar. Check out the photos on #9, #10 and #11, post #27.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...post1573241152
Good luck. David
Get a BIG chisel a BIG hammer and one glove. Glove on left hand (if you're right handed), chisel on metal sleeve. Strike the chisel with enough force to bend the sleeve inwards. A couple good blows and it will be bent enough to tap out. No picture of control arm, but the trailing arm is similar. Check out the photos on #9, #10 and #11, post #27.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...post1573241152
Good luck. David
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Oxford Ohio
That's a lot of hand work. I keep some bar stock in the shop to keep the arm from being damaged and soak overnight in blaster. Next day press them out. Now and the a little help with a hammer.
I charge $15 per bushing here. The press does most the work. If the arm isn't supported in the inside the arm can be distorted.
I'd ask them at your local automotive machine shop see what the cost may be. Might be worth it.
I charge $15 per bushing here. The press does most the work. If the arm isn't supported in the inside the arm can be distorted.
I'd ask them at your local automotive machine shop see what the cost may be. Might be worth it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Middleburg Florida
Easiest way is with a vise and an air chisel using a flat or hammer bit. It's actually easier with the rubber in, but can easily be done with it out. Short of that, hammer and chisel....
Racer
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From: Columbus OH
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: KY
I tried the hammer and chisel but mine where in there very good so I used a sal saw and cut a very small piece of the bushing shell out and bent it together to remove it.
I would only try this as a last resort it would be very easy to cut the A arm.
I would only try this as a last resort it would be very easy to cut the A arm.
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Drifting
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
The vibration of the air chisel seems to work well. When you install the new bushings put them in the freezer for a couple of hours. They shrink and slide into place easily. As they warm up they become tight.
Racer
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From: Denver nc
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Williston Florida
If you want to do the work, you need the tools. Buy a press and learn to use it. Harbor freight has a decent entry level model (go for a 20 ton unit) that you can pick up for around $175. Like "Indiancreek" said, get several pieces of bar stock, flat stock, etc to keep on hand to support your work when you are using the press.
Just for comparison... My local Pepboys charges $18 per bushing (for press-in). If this is your only project, pay someone. If not, buy the press and you'll have it for other projects.
Just for comparison... My local Pepboys charges $18 per bushing (for press-in). If this is your only project, pay someone. If not, buy the press and you'll have it for other projects.
