A-arm bushing install video, 914 rubber bushings step-by-step |
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A-arm bushing install video, 914 rubber bushings step-by-step |
iankarr |
Mar 13 2018, 09:49 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,471 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Hi Guys,
I've been working with Mark and Matt at 914 Rubber over the past few weeks to refine the installation process and shoot a video for their a-arm bushing kit. Happy to report that it's finally ready for primetime! Shout outs to Bruce and Cary for all their contributions as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AysZlHr2lM And here's a video on how I removed the a-arms and bushings using a press and heat... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa-apYYIjlg Coming soon... – 914 Rubber master cylinder install – "Bench" bleeding in the car – 914 Rubber Rebuilt steering rack with turbo tie rods – Front wheel bearing replacement Hope you enjoy my videos. Just trying to give back to this amazing community. Apologies in advance for worsening the addiction. Have fun with all the innuendo. Can't wait to read the comments (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Ian |
Mikey914 |
Mar 13 2018, 09:57 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
These are a more difficult install. We could have made them smaller and easier to install, but they would have the issues Elephant mentioned. These need to have a very tight tolerance, this is how to do it.
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1adam12 |
Mar 13 2018, 09:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
Superb video as always!
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sithot |
Mar 13 2018, 10:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None |
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Mueller |
Mar 13 2018, 10:27 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Great video, looking forward to watching them all.
Maybe an electric drill to drive those nuts? |
914_teener |
Mar 13 2018, 10:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,194 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Great video on the bushing install.
Maybe a part two showing how to set up the bar to the drop links without preloading the bar? |
mepstein |
Mar 13 2018, 10:48 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great video. Unfortunately, my 911 A arms are capped at one end. Gotta get a long pipe clamp.
A pair of leather work glows make things easier to handle than the oven mitt. |
iankarr |
Mar 13 2018, 11:40 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,471 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Great video. Unfortunately, my 911 A arms are capped at one end. Gotta get a long pipe clamp. A pair of leather work glows make things easier to handle than the oven mitt. My 914 arms were capped too. But it's just a metal disc thats pressure-fit in. I just hammered it back once I was done. I wonder if it's the same on the 911 arms. |
mepstein |
Mar 13 2018, 11:44 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great video. Unfortunately, my 911 A arms are capped at one end. Gotta get a long pipe clamp. A pair of leather work glows make things easier to handle than the oven mitt. My 914 arms were capped too. But it's just a metal disc thats pressure-fit in. I just hammered it back once I was done. I wonder if it's the same on the 911 arms. Probably. Thanks for the tip. |
Montreal914 |
Mar 13 2018, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,541 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Great video and excellent marketing tool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Now, how do I remove the new Uro bushings that are mounted on the refurbished arms that I got from Bruce??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
johnhora |
Mar 13 2018, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Ian...
Very nice job on the video! Easy to follow and perfect for the DIY... |
mepstein |
Mar 13 2018, 02:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great video and excellent marketing tool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Now, how do I remove the new Uro bushings that are mounted on the refurbished arms that I got from Bruce??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Heat works great but since you said refurbished, that complicates things. I would probably remove the end brackets with a press. If the bushing stays in the bracket, use the press to remove. If the bushing is on the arm, mounting the bushing in a vise and twisting the arm will probably work. |
Tdskip |
Mar 13 2018, 02:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Thanks for sharing this
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Mikey914 |
Mar 13 2018, 04:52 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Great video and excellent marketing tool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Now, how do I remove the new Uro bushings that are mounted on the refurbished arms that I got from Bruce??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Heat gun |
Montreal914 |
Mar 13 2018, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,541 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Press is an option I guess.
Heat gun; Freshly powder coated arms, never re-installed... Glass temperature for power paint is ~80C (Wiki)... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) An other option would be to install them as is and replace them when they wear out in 1-2 years... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif). Probably the same situation though... |
iankarr |
Mar 13 2018, 07:40 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,471 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
The companion video to this video...A-arm and bushing removal...is uploading to youtube now. Standby! Personally, I prefer the press. Way faster and less cancer.
I bought a 20 ton press from HF because I couldn't find a shop willing to press the bearings onto the axle of my 65 mustang. In a mustang the main thing keeping the axle on the car is the bearing itself, so I guess no one wanted the liability. Anyway, I thought the press would just become a coat rack, but I'm surprised at how often I use it. |
mepstein |
Mar 13 2018, 07:48 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It’s a 2 minute job with a torch but only if you are repainting the a arms. Heat the bracket until you see a little smoke and then twist off with a screw driver.
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iankarr |
Mar 13 2018, 07:56 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,471 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
mepstein is right...it's only 2 minutes with the heat, but it feels much longer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).
ok, removal video is up...link in the first post. |
Mikey914 |
Mar 13 2018, 11:41 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Powder cures at about 240-280 range (also depends on the powder). You should be able to heat to about 220, but you will have to be careful. This is one of the reasons I like paint. Sand it and re-shoot it.
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TargaToy |
Mar 14 2018, 07:14 AM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ian,
Did you paint your arms or have them powder coated between the removal and installation videos? They look great! |
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