Upper arm bushing problem

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Feb 20, 2023 | 08:03 AM

Novusuhu

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Upper arm bushing problem

Hi everyone

I got one bushing in without any problems.
I got the second bushing in for about 95%.

Do I just have to put more force on the hydraulic press? I'm using the press to install the bushings while reinforcing the inside of the arm with a 'half tube'.

How did I do it:
I put a thick steel disc on the top of the bushing and put pressure on the bushing material.
Is that a bad idea when pressing the bushings in?
Should I put a socket over the poly material and on the lip (yellow zinc plated lip) and press on this or will it bend?

Do you guys know what to do?

Feb 20, 2023 | 08:37 AM

Jeff78

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I've always used a socket on the metal lip. Lay the back side on a vice for support and hit the socket squarely with a two pound hammer.

Feb 21, 2023 | 02:19 PM

Novusuhu

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It's done. I did it with hammer and a socket. Just two good blows and it was in.

Feb 21, 2023 | 07:38 PM

69L88

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Novusuhu

It's done. I did it with hammer and a socket. Just two good blows and it was in.

I love solutions involving a BFH!

Feb 22, 2023 | 10:13 AM

Jud Chapin

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Some say freezing the bushing first helps and then adding a little lube. But nothing beats the BFH as long as it's properly started in the arm.

Last edited by Jud Chapin; Feb 22, 2023 at 01:53 PM.

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