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Trying to install front upper control arm bushings - tips/tricks?

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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 04:33 AM
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Default Trying to install front upper control arm bushings - tips/tricks?

Trying to install front upper control arm bushings and having a hard time. Does anybody have any tips/tricks or experience installing them? They are from energy suspension and not oem parts. Thanks.
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 05:15 AM
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Default Re: front upper control arm bushings

Should have gotten spherical bearings...So much better then rubber/poly just got some for my teg last week.

here https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes-54/%5Bfaq%5D-blox-skunk2-camber-kit-install-diy-step-step-w-pictures-2099640/ that's how you remove it for the most part then you'll need a press to get the new ones in.
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Default Re: front upper control arm bushings

Originally Posted by B_Swapped93
Should have gotten spherical bearings...So much better then rubber/poly just got some for my teg last week.

here https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2099640 that's how you remove it for the most part then you'll need a press to get the new ones in.

Spherical bearings are not for street use. For many reasons. Including that they're maintenance heavy and cause wear on other parts.

Poly isn't something I'd recommend either, but it should be fine for upper control arms since they're not weight bearing.

OP, I have used bench vises and ball joint/bearing presses to install poly bushings.
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