Getting the arms off the rear hub. - Page 3

mohrds · #31 07-07-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alia176

Remember, antiseize is your friend

Ali

I thought Duck Tape was my friend?

Earthworm · #32 07-07-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mohrds

I thought Duck Tape was my friend?

Depends on the situation. If you did't use antiseize then you'll probably end up using duct tape.

benebob · #33 07-07-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alia176

I wouldn't blame the design; blame your state for using the crap all over the road during winter! I never had this problem until I moved to the Midwest.

Lets see, my BRAT didn't have this problem. Sure the bolts were rusted together but came out of the bushings just fine. My guess is they changed material which leads it to seize to the spacer or they no longer use antiseize in there when assembling. Like I said though. My car has spent very few winters outside or even on the road since new.

TomsSVX · #34 07-07-2005, 08:48 PM

Blame design, Blame the state..... but never blame yourself for not getting under carraige washes weekly/daily in the winter season. I do

Tom

Phast SVX · #35 07-08-2005, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tomssvx

Blame design, Blame the state..... but never blame yourself for not getting under carraige washes weekly/daily in the winter season. I do

Tom

well just got my hub off and the abs sensor out. Will definetly be spending that extra buck and getting under carriage washes from now on!!
phil

subeman90 · #36 07-08-2005, 08:49 AM

would an air gun work or even help? did you try any heat (not blazing hot melt bushings stuff just some warmth from a propane torch)?

alia176 · #37 07-08-2005, 09:10 AM

Matt,

A good quality air impact gun is a big help in this case. My IR has 600 ft -lb reversing torque and all it did was spin the link bolt round and round. Basically, it tore the sleeves of the bushing from the rubber material and simply spun. Even if you get the link nut off, the long bolt may not want to come out. Heat is a big help here and lot of cursing

But at the end, you'll be destroying the bolt, nut and possibly both bushings. So, advance prep is the key here. Lots of PB blaster soaking, have the parts on hand, have an extra pair of hands, lots of beer is a big plus

Fun ain't it?

Ali

#38 07-08-2005, 09:16 AM

thats why you need 2 or 3 SVXs.....drive the 1st one while the second is in the garage waiting on parts and use the third for a parts car.

benebob · #39 07-08-2005, 09:27 AM

I'm just gonna take it to my mechanic and let him replace the bearing on the car. It'll be cheaper then buying all new bushings that with my car will have seized again long before I need to rechange a bearing.

alia176 · #40 07-08-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ilsegretosvx

thats why you need 2 or 3 SVXs.....drive the 1st one while the second is in the garage waiting on parts and use the third for a parts car.

Can't argue with that logic

alia176 · #41 07-08-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by benebob

I'm just gonna take it to my mechanic and let him replace the bearing on the car. It'll be cheaper then buying all new bushings that with my car will have seized again long before I need to rechange a bearing.

Post back here with what all got changed and the total bill if you don't mind! I'm sure others would like to know as well.

thanks.

Ali

benebob · #42 07-08-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alia176

Post back here with what all got changed and the total bill if you don't mind! I'm sure others would like to know as well.

thanks.

Ali

Should be right around $100 as I have the parts. I think he charges $200 for a bearing.

TomsSVX · #43 07-08-2005, 01:16 PM

good call, you seem to have ur hands full with the racer anyways

Tom

benebob · #44 07-08-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tomssvx

good call, you seem to have ur hands full with the racer anyways

Tom

Naw, Dave's coming down so I just drink beer and yell at him to go faster. I'll bet it takes just as long to put my freaking handbrake back together as it does to drop the tranny.