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> Rear bushings, removal/replacement - How?
Doug Leggins
post Nov 16 2003, 08:03 PM
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I am considering replacing the rear bushings while I have the trailing arms out. It is not intuitive to me how to remove the existing bushings. It doesn't look like they can be disassembled. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Studs on both ends. nothing to put a wrench on. What am I missing?

The factory manuals indicate that the rear bushings are not replaceable. I know better - I know that some of you have done this. I've searched for references on how to disassemble/ reassemble the rear trailing arm bushings but could not find enough info to figure it out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Need some help! How are the rear bushings removed/reinstalled?


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Doug Leggins
post Nov 16 2003, 08:07 PM
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I just don't see how to get this off/out - Puzzled


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post Nov 16 2003, 08:13 PM
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FIRE. (Insert pyro smily face here)
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Jeroen
post Nov 16 2003, 08:15 PM
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Go to a shop and have the threaded shafts pressed out

cheers,

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post Nov 16 2003, 08:26 PM
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I started with the old torch approach and after five minutes of breathing the carinogenic fumes, I stopped, and brought it to my shop and they pressed them out in a few minutes.
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post Nov 16 2003, 10:07 PM
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If they all look that good, leave them alone.....other wise FIRE, cut the flanges off with a utility knife first. Karl's problem is he does all this stuff in his living room.....excuse me....parts storage room. It don't look like much living goes on in there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Nov 16 2003, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE(Jeroen @ Nov 16 2003, 06:15 PM)
Go to a shop and have the threaded shafts pressed out

cheers,

Jeroen

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J P Stein
post Nov 16 2003, 10:30 PM
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Let me rephrase that.

Real men use fire.

Candyasses take their problems to someone else. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Nov 17 2003, 07:32 AM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Nov 17 2003, 06:30 AM)
Real men use fire...Candyasses take their problems to someone else

Yep, you can always choose the JP-Route... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) some more
If the part breaks, some additional (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) may be needed

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post Nov 17 2003, 09:35 AM
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Does anyone have a source for stock ones? I will go with Mikes if they are easier to install!

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post Nov 17 2003, 11:07 AM
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AFAIK - the stock ones are no longer available. There are Weltmeister plastic replacement bushings, or you can go with Muellers roller bearings.

I going the mueller route.

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post Nov 17 2003, 11:12 AM
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Jeff,

I was under the impression that the only way to get the rubber bushings new is a brand new trailing arm (same deal with the front a-arms)

I currently have at least a 2 week lead time for my rear bearings (unless Scott Spencer will sell you his uninstalled kit I have sitting on my work bench) (only one US distributor for the needle bearings and I already bought all they had in stock -ouch- )
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post Nov 17 2003, 01:05 PM
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How much for the set and how hard is the install?

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I currently have at least a 2 week lead time for my rear bearings (unless Scott Spencer will sell you his uninstalled kit I have sitting on my work bench)


Scott, are you still going to pick those up?

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post Nov 17 2003, 01:19 PM
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I need another set Mueller. The 3.0 conversion car owner wants all new suspension with the roller setup. I may use the one from "Blackie" just to buy you some time.


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post Nov 17 2003, 01:21 PM
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Oh.. Doug.

Press them out. It takes HALF the time compared to the burn method. Real men use the proper tools.

And.. Weltmeister STREET bushings are a decent replacement IF you dont want roller. They dont stick as bad and creak less than the hard RACE bushings.


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post Nov 17 2003, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 17 2003, 11:21 AM)
Real men use the proper tools.


Like engine test stands? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Nov 17 2003, 02:22 PM
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LOL! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Nov 17 2003, 02:25 PM
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That was Britain. I dont have a test stand to fire off 912 engines.


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post Nov 17 2003, 02:32 PM
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What we need here is a "tongue in cheek" smiley.
90% of my posts would have one of these.
I don't take myself seriously.....there's no reason anyone else should (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Nov 17 2003, 02:34 PM
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We also need a redneck smilie. For those times that we do fire off engine on a pallet.

I fired off a SBC 350 last year on one of those tiny V8 shipping stands.


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