 Removing trailing arm bushings, what a pain |
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| tradisrad |
 Aug 21 2009, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California  |
I purchased Elephant Racing poly bronze bushings for the rear. I spent a ton of time and several broken drill bits removing the stock rubber from one trailing arm.
This task was a big PIA. Is there another way, for those who don't have a 20-ton press, to remove these bushings? Any advice is appreciated. |
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| Chris Pincetich |
Aug 21 2009, 12:02 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes, they are a pain to get out! I found that my 2 favorite tools helped a lot
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) After heating, I pounded the thing (pulling looks nicer). Then I used a razor blade to cut out what was showing of the bushing. This helped get more access for the heat to melt away the bushing inside. It took like 2 hrs to do the first one, 1 hr to do the second one. Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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tradisrad Removing trailing arm bushings Aug 21 2009, 09:03 AM
jaxdream Have you tryed heating with a propane tourch to me... Aug 21 2009, 09:10 AM tradisrad yes, I applied heat and had them smoking. Worked g... Aug 21 2009, 09:25 AM McMark Here's what I do. They come out smoothly. No... Aug 21 2009, 11:19 AM
kconway
Here's what I do. They come out smoothly. N... Aug 21 2009, 12:14 PM
jaxdream
Here's what I do. They come out smoothly. N... Aug 21 2009, 12:21 PM tradisrad McMark, thanks I'll give that a try! I... Aug 21 2009, 11:53 AM J P Stein Fire is your friend....unless you live in CA. :D Aug 21 2009, 12:02 PM sean_v8_914 a press works best Aug 21 2009, 12:15 PM tradisrad McMark: :worship: You saved me hours on the second... Aug 22 2009, 09:50 AM SKL1 Now what?
Pushing out the hubs with a 12 ton pre... Mar 24 2013, 06:37 PM bandjoey WAtch this for the hubs and bearings:
http://www.... Mar 24 2013, 06:42 PM SKL1 Figured Eric would have the answer!
Bet I... Mar 24 2013, 07:23 PM SKL1 Installing rear bearing video won't work- hope... Mar 24 2013, 07:35 PM Eric_Shea Do you have a press? Mar 24 2013, 07:53 PM SKL1 Yep a 12 ton HF that looks like the one in one of ... Mar 25 2013, 05:41 AM 02loftsmoor I looks like you came from cold country, is there ... Mar 25 2013, 09:36 AM Eric_Shea
I simply press the shafts out. As follows:
1. ... Mar 25 2013, 04:05 PM |
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