Removing Upper Control Arm Bushings
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2026
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
Removing Upper Control Arm Bushings
I want to replace the shredded bushings in my arms with Superpros, but I am afraid to try pressing out the old ones. Just thinking about it fills my mind with images of deformed or snapped arms. Also, don't the original bushings have metal shells? Is there a good way of getting the bushings and shells out that doesn't run the risk of breaking the arms?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 220
Likes: 86
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Yes, there is a inner metal sleeve in the bushings. Those are often the easiest to press out. Just line up a similar in diameter socket and press it out using the hollow end of a much larger socket on the other side of the bushing as your surface.
Use this YT video as a reference, starting at 5:46. -
Use this YT video as a reference, starting at 5:46. -
Last edited by ramahon; Yesterday at 06:05 PM.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2026
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
Thanks for the quick replies.
I saw that video a while back, and seeing him bend that arm like that made me physically cringe. I thought for sure it would snap or at least be deformed. I could put a piece of wood between the spokes of the arm, but I'd rather err on the side of caution.
I'll check out Van Steel. Better to be safe than sorry.
Yes, there is a inner metal sleeve in the bushings. Those are often the easiest to press out. Just line up a similar in diameter socket and press it out using the hollow end of a much larger socket on the other side of the bushing as your surface.
Use this YT video as a reference, starting at 5:46. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-sUVFZVFFA
Use this YT video as a reference, starting at 5:46. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-sUVFZVFFA
I'll check out Van Steel. Better to be safe than sorry.
Last edited by criceo; Yesterday at 11:20 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 220
Likes: 86
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Thanks for the quick replies.
I saw that video a while back, and seeing him bend that arm like that made me physically cringe. I thought for sure it would snap or at least be deformed. I could put a piece of wood between the spokes of the arm, but I'd rather err on the side of caution.
I'll check out Van Steel. Better to be safe than sorry.
I saw that video a while back, and seeing him bend that arm like that made me physically cringe. I thought for sure it would snap or at least be deformed. I could put a piece of wood between the spokes of the arm, but I'd rather err on the side of caution.
I'll check out Van Steel. Better to be safe than sorry.
