How to remove axle from rear control arm, Rear Control Arm Options

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I removed the rear swing axles from my '73 914 to replace
the bushings & wheel bearing and have powder coated. I have
torched out 95% of the old rubber bushings but still can't budge
the axle that goes through the center of the control arm.

Do I need a stronger torch? Been using small cannister camp stove
for torch fuel.

Need some clear advice,

Thanks,
Kaiser

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It is Bruce, right?
Ok, guess that makes sense now. Thought that's what you did. Now i can
just source out the gear puller or line up a press. Thanks.

So, we swapped states. I was born in L.A. & raised in Anaheim. Never cared much
for Southern Cal. My best times were spent with Porsche Owners Club. They were
the real racing club. Ran Willow Springs, Laguna and Riverside many times.

Ironically, race tracks are now much closer. I have trusty old Waterford Hill and the
brand new M-1 Concours track in Pontiac on Woodward, both within 5 min of my
house in Waterford. You're right about 914's. When I went to the PCA day to observe
the PCA guys said they had not seen a 914 out at the track for years. Guess I'll
just have to go show these GT-3 guys how to drive!

Take Care
Kaiser