What is the easiest way that I can do it myself or a local shop that take off for me?








thanks

 

You should search....really. This has been covered.

-Propane torch.

 

It would have been easier just to say: U need a hydraulic Press. Take it to a machine shop they will know what to do.

 

Take it to the shop and have it pressed out.

 

propane torch - PITA
machine shop press - 10 minutes

 

...just press them out.

 

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machine shop press - 10 minutes</TD></TR></TABLE>

should learn how to use a torch then.
propane torch = 3 mins

 

that's a cool picture.

I rather look for a shop, faster less hassle.

 

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a press is the correct way to remove that bushing. do yourself a favor and have it done right.

Q: what is wrong with the bushing in the picture?

 

Another cheap effective way is to drill out all the rubber so the inner collar falls out. Then go back and cut the ring out that is left.

A torch works well too.

 

the bushing is fine I am going with poly bushings.

 

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a press is the correct way to remove that bushing. do yourself a favor and have it done right.

Q: what is wrong with the bushing in the picture?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Correct way? Maybe the less hassle, and faster way. But also more expensive.

I would have never payed a shop to press out all the bushings when i replaced them with es. Sure it was time consuming, and I had to do more work then paying a shop....but it was a fun experience, and free.

 

LOL...

I took mine out with a big VICE and a pair of collars (sections of tubing) that were the right size.

really, a big vice and I was all set, even used that to install the poly's.

and I had a 15 ton hydraulic press at my shop, just dont need it for these specific bushings.

 

you def. need to either have 4 blow torches set up and like 3 days to do the bushing kit or everytime you cant get one out go to merlins....and get it blown out w/ an air hammer or pressed.

 

I had to use a torch and a press since the bushings were seized

 

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huh??!!??

 

I just did the bushings in my control arms we needed to use my friends airshizzle and a press, I couldnt imagine doing it any other way...

 

blow torch will get the rubber out, but there will still be the metal collar around the outside that you will have to hacksaw out. Take it to a shop, and they'll probably charge you a couple bucks or do it for free. . .

 

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I got quotes of $15 per arm from 2 different shops. I assume that was to install the new ones as well if necessary. So, 2 LCAs and 2 TAs = $60.

 

Agreed.

 

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I got quotes of $15 per arm from 2 different shops. I assume that was to install the new ones as well if necessary. So, 2 LCAs and 2 TAs = $60.</TD></TR></TABLE>

time = money, and TA bushings = time, so $60 sounds like a good deal.

 

bushings are out $45 at speed merchant, and if anyone cares or may need it later, Motorsports techniques in Hayward would do it for $40.

 

torch.