 Front control arm Bushings, Removal help |
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| malcolm2 |
 Mar 3 2013, 03:58 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States 
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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  |
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| Harpo |
Mar 3 2013, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I used a whole lot of heat to get mine out.
David |
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 3 2013, 04:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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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.
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| Mike Bellis |
Mar 3 2013, 04:26 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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BTW, you do not have to start a new thread for every suspension piece...
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| t collins |
Mar 3 2013, 04:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 21-March 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 5,754 Region Association: None |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Mar 3 2013, 04:50 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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!
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| mrbubblehead |
Mar 3 2013, 05:10 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
i tried the torch screw driver method and mine wouldnt budge. i ended up buying a HB hydrolic press. i needed a press anyways.
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 3 2013, 05:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
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!
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| mr914 |
Mar 3 2013, 05:57 PM
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914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| malcolm2 |
Mar 3 2013, 05:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Mar 3 2013, 04:26 PM)  BTW, you do not have to start a new thread for every suspension piece... I have found that the 1 question, 1 thread method gets me closer to complete answers for each question. |
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| malcolm2 |
Mar 3 2013, 06:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(t collins @ Mar 3 2013, 04:46 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 |
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| t collins |
Mar 3 2013, 06:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 21-March 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 5,754 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Mar 3 2013, 05:15 PM) QUOTE(t collins @ Mar 3 2013, 04:46 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. He made it look easy. Thanks, Clark You must set them to the correct angle per the instructions ......... Elephant bushing kit available from PMB. |
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| malcolm2 |
Mar 3 2013, 08:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(t collins @ Mar 3 2013, 04:46 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. |
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