Front Control Arm Bushing Install????
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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.
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.
Pro
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From: Livonia Michigan
[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.
Grease everything up really good or they'll squeak like crazy. Ask me how I know.
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From: Bartlett Illinois
This works well
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33497
I used that for pressing all mine out
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33497
I used that for pressing all mine out
Last edited by -=Jeff=-; Jun 20, 2009 at 08:09 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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This works well
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33497
I used that for pressing all mine out
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33497
I used that for pressing all mine out
Melting Slicks
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From: SC
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?
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Melting Slicks
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This is what i found...and it exlpained alot
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../bushings.html
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../bushings.html
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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.
