control arm bushing removal
I just thought I would share this with everyone on how to remove the rubber part on the bushings and not use a torch.....open flame not exactly the greatest idea.
Used a 1/2 -13 tap to thread the inner bushing. Threaded in the slide hammer and out the ends come. Here are some pics. Friends machine shop helped me. Friends idea to run a tap in it and pull them out. Thinking about buying the elephant racing tool to get the inner sleeves out. I just really don't feel the torch technique is a good idea. . https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...148397e398.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...2f5248fcf8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...01863bdc16.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...4e33aed452.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...641f74f611.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...097d7a2129.jpg |
Nicely done - thanks for sharing.
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I pulled the outside bushing first and then reverse the inside one by putting a 19mm half inch drive socket it as a bump stop and pounded the inner one from the outside of the arm inward.
If anyone does not follow what I mean I can post a pic of pounding the inner bushing out. |
Grushy: I'm in the same pickle as you right now and am a day or so away from getting the Elephant Racing tool. Perhaps we can come to some sort of arrangement that will benefit both of us price wise?
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Where are you located?
I see your lat/long coordinates but I am being lazy at the moment with looking it up :) |
Originally Posted by gruhsy
(Post 15561994)
Where are you located?
I see your lat/long coordinates but I am being lazy at the moment with looking it up :) I'm thinking one of us buys the tool outright, uses it, then sells to the other for $75. The person paying the $75 keeps the tool. I'm fine with either end of the arrangement, I understand one direction may be more advantageous to you (I think you live in Canada?). Let me know. |
Yep. I live in Calgary Canada. If you buy the tool I will buy it off you for sure. I want one in my collection. I will be doing more than 2 cars worth of suspension as I work on all my friends 944 turbos and 968's
Easier also for you to pick it up first as shipping once across the border is better than twice :) |
Originally Posted by gruhsy
(Post 15562691)
Yep. I live in Calgary Canada. If you buy the tool I will buy it off you for sure. I want one in my collection. I will be doing more than 2 cars worth of suspension as I work on all my friends 944 turbos and 968's
Easier also for you to pick it up first as shipping once across the border is better than twice :) Note: Elephant Racing is slow on shipping, so I hope you don't need it this week. My arms are out of the car and waiting on the tool, so once I get it, there shouldn't be much of a delay on my end. |
Certainly looks like the best way to go about this task, assuming you have access to the tools. I have to admit though, there was something deeply satisfying about taking the torch to my old bushings. Nothing quite like the smell of 30+ year old vulcanized rubber being cooked : )
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Originally Posted by SeaCay
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I will order later today.
Note: Elephant Racing is slow on shipping, so I hope you don't need it this week. My arms are out of the car and waiting on the tool, so once I get it, there shouldn't be much of a delay on my end. |
TY. I'll be shipping this out today.
The Elephant tool works wonders to take the outer portion of the bushing out. Took me 30 min to get all 4 off of the front A-arms. Put the tool in place, snug the adjuster, put a little heat on the aluminum, and a few strikes with a small sledge will do the trick. |
Looking forward to removing the bushing center with the tool. It's a pain using an arbor press or hydraulic press.
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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 |
Originally Posted by gruhsy
(Post 15600428)
Looking forward to removing the bushing center with the tool. It's a pain using an arbor press or hydraulic press.
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