Prothane Bushings Sleeves?
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Prothane Bushings Sleeves?
Received kit for a 99 C5 (7-2014, front and rear), however the aluminum sleeves were not included. Removed the original rubber bushings and tried to remove the sleeve without success.
Tried to cut/torch the rubber; messy, smelly and to much effort.
It appears the rubber is fused on to the aluminum sleeve.
Dealer only sells sleeve already in rubber bushing.
Anyone know where I can buy a set of sleeves?
Or do I have to return the Prothane and buy VB&P or Pfadt complete bushing and sleeve kit?
Other ideas?
Thanks
Tried to cut/torch the rubber; messy, smelly and to much effort.
It appears the rubber is fused on to the aluminum sleeve.
Dealer only sells sleeve already in rubber bushing.
Anyone know where I can buy a set of sleeves?
Or do I have to return the Prothane and buy VB&P or Pfadt complete bushing and sleeve kit?
Other ideas?
Thanks
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From: Waycross GA
I installed the Prothane kit on my car. I burnt the sleeves out with a torch, the cleaned them up with a soft wire wheel. Worked Great and only took about an hour.
You can also sit the bushing in acetone overnight and it will soften the rubber.
You can also sit the bushing in acetone overnight and it will soften the rubber.
Last edited by Deputy_Dangle; May 10, 2015 at 06:33 PM.
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When I have free time I'll try your suggestions and perhaps sell the cleaned sleeves. I'm sure someone will want them.
Thanks
