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Posted by: thesey914 Mar 19 2004, 02:56 PM

Quoting Brad from the classic forums on his preferred method of bush removal.
Wanting to make a *pro* job of it I want to try this method.
The problem is with this I don't think there is much in the way of a surface (other than the splines -not good) to press against.
The fronts seem fairly straight forward but its the rears I'm thinking that will be pose problems
-J

Posted by: Mueller Mar 19 2004, 03:18 PM

use a socket (female) to cover the threaded portion (male)

i hope you get the idea of what goes where?!?!?!

another benifit of the socket is if the stroke of your press is too short, an extension will fit on the socket........

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 19 2004, 03:27 PM

I did this the other day with Patrick and it was very easy!

Jeff


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Posted by: thesey914 Mar 19 2004, 03:35 PM

Oops sorry guys.....I was talking about the A -arms

Posted by: Brad Roberts Mar 19 2004, 04:00 PM

Same thing. Use a large junk/elcheapo socket that fits the inner round area. Press on it. The fronts come out REAL easy on the press.


B

Posted by: thesey914 Mar 19 2004, 04:15 PM

Ok will do. Looks like who ever pressed on the present bushings did so without grease as the rear bushes appear "bunched up" and the outer bearing wont push in enough (even on the press 500psi).
This means the front two bolt holes won't line up -Hence the replacement. I hope the poly bushings aren't too harsh.


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Posted by: L8Apex Mar 19 2004, 05:13 PM

Yes, don't do what Jeffs9146 did and wear sandals.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 19 2004, 06:30 PM

That's only for the experts!!

You gota love California!!

Jeff

Posted by: thesey914 Mar 20 2004, 12:33 AM

I saw that PP tech article. Just wish we had weather clement enough to ware shower shoes -Great article all the same Jeff