Lower control arm outer bushing shell removal frustration...
Well, I just completed replacing the bushings in my lower control arm. I followed the instructions from this article in HOT ROD MAGAZINE online and it went flawlessly. The only thing I did differently from the article was that instead of welding the washer to the bushing shell, I inserted the washer into the shell then collapsed the sides inward in a couple of spots. Then pressed it out.
My neighbor friend has a press so I brought along my parts and cold case o' brewski...
I realize there are many ways to achieve success but this worked really great and the press is the only special tool used.
It would be nice if this article was made into a sticky.
Tips and Tricks for Rebuilding Lower Control Arms
Well, I just completed replacing the bushings in my lower control arm. I followed the instructions from this article in HOT ROD MAGAZINE online and it went flawlessly. The only thing I did differently from the article was that instead of welding the washer to the bushing shell, I inserted the washer into the shell then collapsed the sides inward in a couple of spots. Then pressed it out.
My neighbor friend has a press so I brought along my parts and cold case o' brewski...
I realize there are many ways to achieve success but this worked really great and the press is the only special tool used.
It would be nice if this article was made into a sticky.
Tips and Tricks for Rebuilding Lower Control Arms