zogster

I'm just about to replace control arm bushes - just the front ones for now, where the control arm joins the cross-member.

I have new bushes from Powerflex, but they don't seem to fit, and I'm wondering whether I also need to remove the metal sleeve that's still in the control arm. Looks like some cutting and banging would be needed to get it out, and I'm also wondering if the harder metal is supposed to protect the softer control arm allow in some way.

Has anyone done this?

(Attached pic shows the control arm with the old bushes removed, metal sleeve in situ.)

87944turbo

Not familiar with Powerflex, but when I installed my Weltmeisters I had to remove the metal bushings.

87944turbo

Just did a quick search and this is the thread from when I installed my bushings back in the day.

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...ol+arm+bushing

Good luck, and have fun!

GSTEVE

Yes you have to remove the metal bushing just completed the same job with Powerflex myself.

zogster

Thanks - looks like I'm getting the hacksaw out tomorrow!

zogster

Gsteve - I posted before I saw your reply... great pics that really help, and thanks for clearing that up 100%