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Posted by: malcolm2 Mar 3 2013, 03:58 PM

I am sure I have mentioned before that searching on this forum just does not work very well for me. So if I can get some help, I will be grateful.

I have dropped my suspension today. 20 months and I have finally made it to tearing down the front of this car. Anyway, how in the world do you get the bushings and holders off? I did some research a while back, but only remember bits and pieces. Did I read that I can HEAT the hell out of them and basically melt the out? Do they have to be pressed out?

Again, any instructions or re-direction to a previous post will the awesome.

Clark

Posted by: Harpo Mar 3 2013, 04:00 PM

I used a whole lot of heat to get mine out.

David

Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 3 2013, 04:04 PM

Chain one end to a vise or nearest tree. Grab a come along and drop a bolt and nut with a little piece of chain. Start pulling with the come along and they will pop off. Keep your pull even so piece does not get sideways. Takes no time at all. I do not recommend heating.

Posted by: kg6dxn Mar 3 2013, 04:26 PM

BTW, you do not have to start a new thread for every suspension piece...

Posted by: t collins Mar 3 2013, 04:46 PM

This link should help you


http://www.elephantracing.com/suspension/rubberbushings/controlarmrubberbushingkitinstallation-video.htm

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 3 2013, 04:50 PM

Just clamp the arm in a vice, heat the bracket with a torch, insert a large screw driver into one of the holes and turn it! It will twist off very easy!

Posted by: mrbubblehead Mar 3 2013, 05:10 PM

i tried the torch screw driver method and mine wouldnt budge. i ended up buying a HB hydrolic press. i needed a press anyways.

Posted by: Tedman5 Mar 3 2013, 05:21 PM

I did the screw and twist method with no heat. Only difference is prying back edges and squirting PB in and let soak. Came right out!

Posted by: mr914 Mar 3 2013, 05:57 PM

Drilled out what I could w 1/8" bit. Broke out torch and let the smoke out

Just make sure the windows are closed and not blowing towards the house

Posted by: malcolm2 Mar 3 2013, 05:59 PM

I have found that the 1 question, 1 thread method gets me closer to complete answers for each question.

Posted by: malcolm2 Mar 3 2013, 06:15 PM

Perfect, just what I needed. Wow, that was a great video. Bushing off, bushing on, then adjusted. I was curious about the angles that the bushing holders attached. wondered if they had to be set, or ended up that way when re-installed.

I am saving that one for sure. Probably should buy my bushings from Elephant since I watched the BRAND X comparison. He made it look easy.

Thanks,

Clark

Posted by: t collins Mar 3 2013, 06:50 PM

You must set them to the correct angle per the instructions ......... Elephant bushing kit available from PMB.

Posted by: malcolm2 Mar 3 2013, 08:58 PM

It works...Stinks up the garage, but they are all off. Just hope the install goes smoothly as well.

Thanks to all for your input.