Front Control Arm Bushing Install????

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Jun 20, 2009 | 03:04 PM

1SL0WC4

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Front Control Arm Bushing Install????

just wondering what tools you guys used to get these out. I have Poly urethane bushings to install.

Jun 20, 2009 | 03:54 PM

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I used a combination of large and small sockets with a bench vice. Others have drilled at the rubbers to assist with removal.

I used WD40 to help release the rubber from the casting.

Reverse the process to install or simply use a C-clamp of the proper size.

Jun 20, 2009 | 04:09 PM

jon0108

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mine were done a few months ago. Ended up using a propane torch to burn them out. Your gonna love the way your car rides after you install new front bushings.

Jun 20, 2009 | 05:54 PM

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[QUOTE=1SL0WC4;1570517121]just wondering what tools you guys used to get these out. I have Poly urethane bushings to install.[/QUO
Grease everything up really good or they'll squeak like crazy. Ask me how I know.

Jun 20, 2009 | 08:02 PM

-=Jeff=-

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This works well

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33497

I used that for pressing all mine out

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Jun 20, 2009 | 08:10 PM

79malibuonblocks

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[QUOTE=MotorCity_87_C4;1570518509]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SL0WC4

just wondering what tools you guys used to get these out. I have Poly urethane bushings to install.[/QUO
Grease everything up really good or they'll squeak like crazy. Ask me how I know.

How do you know

Jun 20, 2009 | 09:09 PM

1SL0WC4

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its seems like the sockets would work for the lower control arms but im having the problems with the uppers

Jun 20, 2009 | 09:13 PM

JrRifleCoach

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Originally Posted by MotorCity_87_C4

Grease everything up really good or they'll squeak like crazy. Ask me how I know.

So we must be aware that the bushing bolts and faces are greased.

NOT the bushing to internal aluminum surface.

Otherwise the bushing will rotate inside the pivot. NOT GOOD!

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Jun 21, 2009 | 01:41 AM

samsonb

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Is it alot of trouble to remove the control arms and replace the bushings? I noticed the bushings on mine have cracks in it. Though, I'm sure there are special tools needed I don't have.

Jun 21, 2009 | 09:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

This works well

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33497

I used that for pressing all mine out

Jun 21, 2009 | 10:50 AM

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guido7834

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Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

So we must be aware that the bushing bolts and faces are greased.

NOT the bushing to internal aluminum surface.

Otherwise the bushing will rotate inside the pivot. NOT GOOD!

So you are saying not to grease the bushing itself when pressing it in? I am getting ready to do mine also. What type of grease do you suggest?

Jun 21, 2009 | 03:06 PM

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1SL0WC4

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This is what i found...and it exlpained alot
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../bushings.html

Jun 21, 2009 | 04:52 PM

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MikeC4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SL0WC4

This is what i found...and it exlpained alot
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../bushings.html

dead linky

Jun 21, 2009 | 09:55 PM

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rklessdriver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SL0WC4

just wondering what tools you guys used to get these out. I have Poly urethane bushings to install.

Try this link:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ictures-2.html

Will

Jun 21, 2009 | 10:26 PM

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klkordzi

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The main thing with the upper A arm is to make sure you make up a brace to run between the arms when you press out/in the cross shaft. Without the brace you could easily break the arm.

Jun 22, 2009 | 06:14 AM

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86PACER

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Pain in the azz unless you have a press in your garage. I pressed out one side on a bench vise after much effort and gave up. Dropped them off at my brake shop. For $30 or so, they did upper and lower arms (bushing and lower ball joints too) in no time with their monster press. While waiting, I degreased the wheel wells.