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Old 05-21-2010, 12:41 AM
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Re: Bushing removal

Thank you for the pics sowise.

Don't you think that some WD40 would have helped a bit sliding the outer sleeve from the housing?
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Old 05-21-2010, 05:25 AM
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Hard to say I was using PB blaster and WD40, it wouldn't suprise me if some arms are easier to get things out than others. The next ones I do I will try to get more of a process down, I am not certain using the torch helps much at the beginning. The saw to make the cuts was very key in getting the sleeves out. Without cuts you could be fighting all day. Also if you had the right supports and sized punches and a press you could get things out alot easier with no damage but just have to wait and see. I figure the pictures I took should help anyone else who is ready to try their own and lets them know what they will be looking for.
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Hard to say I was using PB blaster and WD40, it wouldn't suprise me if some arms are easier to get things out than others. The next ones I do I will try to get more of a process down, I am not certain using the torch helps much at the beginning. The saw to make the cuts was very key in getting the sleeves out. Without cuts you could be fighting all day. Also if you had the right supports and sized punches and a press you could get things out alot easier with no damage but just have to wait and see. I figure the pictures I took should help anyone else who is ready to try their own and lets them know what they will be looking for.
Yea that will help a lot, thanks.
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Re: Bushing removal

Ok somewhat of an update, the second one was a bit easier. I think i fought the bushing tool a bit more due to stripped out threads from the first removal. No torch was used. Made for a bit cleaner extraction but still nasty sticky greasy stuff in the rubber get all over.

One change that made it alot easier this time was using a larger drill bit. I basically drilled it the same way as the first time but a larger bit not only cuts the rubber but will cut some of the outer sleeves as well. Just be careful not to go through the sleeves to the control arm. Once the holes are drilled then use the bushing extractor to pull the center sleeve and most interior rubber. From there you will use a hack saw or sawzall with metal blades cut the sleeves atleast two times. Then hammer and chisel will knock it out.


I believe this thread would be better suited in the MODS section under suspension. Maybe one of the mods could move this so people searching for anything to do with these bushings could find it easier?

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Old 05-23-2010, 01:13 PM
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Ok have both sides bushings out of the control arms. Same process as before. I will throw a quick coat of paint on the control arms and then install bushings. I wish I had time to get them blasted and powder coated but oh well they won't stay clean forever.
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Ok have both sides bushings out of the control arms. Same process as before. I will throw a quick coat of paint on the control arms and then install bushings. I wish I had time to get them blasted and powder coated but oh well they won't stay clean forever.
Hmmm.... beware of metal splinters inside the housings. You don't want debris to scratch and damage your bushings. Clean them well and grind sharp metals if any.

And don't forget picssssssssss
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Hmmm.... beware of metal splinters inside the housings. You don't want debris to scratch and damage your bushings. Clean them well and grind sharp metals if any.

And don't forget picssssssssss
I ground down all sharp edges with a dremel and wire wheel on cordless drill. Feels pretty smooth. Weather is kinda crappy and humid so initial paint coat on one arm is looking like poop. My air compressor is junk so I am considering a new one (not sure yet) if I get that then I can sand blast them and paint. Also getting ready to replace the steering rack while I m down there and engine is out. Problem is the rebuilt rack has a tear in one of the boots Hopefully the rack coming out will have that boot still good. Point is might be a few days before I get them together and in. I am considering new ball joints and tie rod ends too depending on $. The hard part is done though. Pics will come when I put the bushings in and do the install.
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Re: Bushing removal

Has anyone tried removing the bushings with a hydraulic press and an appropriately sized socket? I am considering this as my next project and would like to not have to break out a hacksaw and torch!
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Has anyone tried removing the bushings with a hydraulic press and an appropriately sized socket? I am considering this as my next project and would like to not have to break out a hacksaw and torch!
You could definitely do it with a press, and that would be the better way of doing it. If I had a press, I would have done it that way.
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Re: Bushing removal

Has any member successfully installed the aftermarket control arm bushings? Impressions on ride quality?

Is it possible to salvage the outer metal sleeve while using the aftermarket bushings? From what i've seen the aftermarket bushings don't come with an outer metal sleeve so the bushing itself will rest against the control arm...wouldn't this decrease rigidity of the part?

If pressing out, what size socket would you suggest. Of course you would press against the outer sleeve, correct?
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Old 07-23-2012, 12:14 PM
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Has any member successfully installed the aftermarket control arm bushings? Impressions on ride quality?

Is it possible to salvage the outer metal sleeve while using the aftermarket bushings? From what i've seen the aftermarket bushings don't come with an outer metal sleeve so the bushing itself will rest against the control arm...wouldn't this decrease rigidity of the part?

If pressing out, what size socket would you suggest. Of course you would press against the outer sleeve, correct?
The control arm bushings are too big to use a socket. You'd need some tools like this to hold the control arm: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6265_200416265

and some round pieces of metal to put against the bushing to push it out.

The outer metal sleeve is quite thin - not something to be worried about. The Polish bushings are much harder than the rubber that's in there.

I have given my impressions of the control arm bushings several times in several threads, but basically, it will make the front suspension feel "tighter" and the steering feel more controlled and precise. The yellow ones, which are the firmer ones. Someone else posted before that they thought the red ones were too soft. The yellow ones feel great, no extra NVH.
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