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01-29-2019, 11:26 AM

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SeaCay

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Originally Posted by 951and944S

For the metal bushing, all you need is a chisel and a hammer.

Crush it in on itself at the lip that hangs over then pull it out with pliers.

5 minutes each.

T

I didn't want to risk gouging the aluminum.

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01-29-2019, 11:41 AM

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I didn't want to risk gouging the aluminum.

Understood.

I only take one out that way each arm, then I use a bushing driver of appropriate size with handle and drive the other out.

Helps to heat arm with a heat gun.

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01-29-2019, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 951and944S

Understood.

I only take one out that way each arm, then I use a bushing driver of appropriate size with handle and drive the other out.

Helps to heat arm with a heat gun.

T

And the key words being "Heat Gun" much better than an open flame