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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Default Control Arm Bushing Replacement... How difficult to replace???

Has anyone replaced their control arm bushings? (I'm sure the answer's yes )

A little guidance would be great.

Do I need a press?

Gonna order a set of Energy Suspension bushings and it says to reuse all original metal parts, will this be more difficult than just ordering another company's set that includes the metal parts?

Thanks guys
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Nice write up here. I put poly in last year and it's an all day job. Getting them out is tuff. A buddy had access to a 25 ton press which helped.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...s-learned.html
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Nice write up here. I put poly in last year and it's an all day job. Getting them out is tuff. A buddy had access to a 25 ton press which helped.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...s-learned.html
Thanks for the link.
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I'm going with VB&P's... Give them a look.
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Originally Posted by manley845
Thanks for the link.
No problem. I went with the PFADT's. Very happy with them so far. Been in about a year.
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