Got a new vise..
Got that Trailing arm out using that long tensioner bearing bolt tool (about 18-20" breaker, 3/8 drive) from Napa!
Decided not to break another vise.. $80!
Used scroll saw blade after drilling one spot of rubber with 3/8" drill next to outer metal ring of Bushing.. cut about 2/3 thru outer (1/16") metal..
Smashed metal chisel down that cut groove area (from both sides).. Not able to completely cut outer metal, but bashed the weakened metal near the cut (both sides) toward the center of bearing! (while held in my new vise pipe clamp end) .. Then I merely used a large metal punch.. to hit the outer metal tube (partially cut, bent) .. IT MOVED MUCH EASIER.. COULD BE REMOVED IN THE VISE!
The one I'm worried about now.. is the rear trailing arm bushing in the rear upright! It doesn't come out in the trailing arm.. like the others! Can't hit it on the car.. Don't wanna remove it.. axle/brake/shock-spring, etc. !!! Maybe I can cut the outer bushing metal tube with a sabre saw.. more than the scroll saw.. ??
Thanks, Jim
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Jim
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