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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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HELPHow does one change the two bushings in the C4 bat wing?
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I've changed those before and they are more trouble than they are worth. If yours are not trashed/rotten leave them in there.

It is easiest to swap them out if you have the entire batwing removed from the car.

Might try a "search" here on the forum to see if you intended task has been posted/documented here before.

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by engle1147
I've changed those before and they are more trouble than they are worth. If yours are not trashed/rotten leave them in there.

It is easiest to swap them out if you have the entire batwing removed from the car.

Might try a "search" here on the forum to see if you intended task has been posted/documented here before.

Thanks! I have the replacements from Energy Suspension ready to go, but the sleeve from the original is a boooooggggger, won't budge. The rubber was easy.

I'll do a search.................................. ........ Thanks again.
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You have remove them just like you do the swaybar bushings in the front control arms. Get the rubber center out then carefully cut or score the inner sleeve with a hacksaw blade. Then hammer or fold it in on itself till you can pull it out with pliers. Good Luck Tim
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Thanks!
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