A Arm Rebuild, Bushings and ball joint |
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A Arm Rebuild, Bushings and ball joint |
jrrhdmust |
Jul 8 2013, 03:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,402 Joined: 12-October 11 From: Alabama Member No.: 13,668 Region Association: None |
So I thought I would write of my escapades this weekend. I continued on with the front suspension rebuild. This time is was the A arms.
I ordered the special tool to install the ball joints, although I had a little difficulty trying to use the chisel method to loosen them. I ended up soaking them in WD40 and using the install tool with an electric impact wrench and they came right off. The bushings were a different story = mostly user error. So I bought the URO bushings to replace the originals. I have a little Harbor Freight chepo press. I heated them up like the instructions said, however my first effort I was right at the bottom of 180 degrees. Secondly I took the dish soap and lubed both parts as opposed to just one, and lastly I spent an inordinate amount of time setting the press - which probably let them cool further. Lastly, I bent the little ears on the main A arm trying to force the bushing in. So I pressed the bushings out, pressed the little ears back into place, and reread the instructions. The second time, I made sure my press was ready for action, and I used a block of wood using the length of the A Arm to press against, instead of the little ears. Secondly, I heated the rubber to 190 to 200, as opposed the 180-200, and I only lubed the main shaft. I made haste to the press (which is in the basement, as opposed to my kitchen), and the bushings pressed on without a hitch. Hope this helps someone avoid my mistakes. |
dknechtly |
Jan 21 2016, 01:01 PM
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Yellow 914 Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 11-April 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 560 Region Association: None |
I see you used the URO bushings. I'm torn between Elephant rubber, Rebel, and URO. Are these still performing OK? I'm pretty much planning on rubber since mine is a pure street car.
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