lower control arm bushing removal

[mad dog]

Ive been watching all the videos, i like the 1/38 tap method.
My question is what tap do i buy ?
1. taper?
2. plug?
3. bottom?
any advice will be appreciated...rich

 

[plumkrazee70]

Ive been watching all the videos, i like the 1/38 tap method.
My question is what tap do i buy ?
1. taper?
2. plug?
3. bottom?
any advice will be appreciated...rich

Just a regular tap. I got mine on eBay for like $15. That was quite a few years ago, though.

 

[hemi71x]

I'v got em all, and really don't have any preference which one that i use.
Look on ebay, for a cheap, reasonably priced one.

EDIT.
Here's a cheap one.

Greenfield 1-3/8"-6 HSS 4 Flute Hand Tap | eBay

 

[mad dog]

thanks for the reply, that particular one sold ..... so im guessing that they will all work?

 

[hemi71x]

thanks for the reply, that particular one sold ..... so im guessing that they will all work?

YES, they all work.
I would guess i would really like to use a plug, or bottoming tap, as the threads will cut down lower into the bushing shell, that you are trying to get out of the LCA.

You got me curious about 1- 3/8" tap costs these days.

Look at this ebay page.


1 3/8-6 Tap for sale | eBay

 

[mad dog]

Thanks again, yeah prices are all over the place from cheap to expensive.. I will order tomorrow morning, I really appreciate the help and advice..rich

 

[plumkrazee70]

Brubaker 1-3/8"-6 HSS 4 Flute Hand Tap | eBay

This is the style I bought. Cheap and easy.

 

[RustyRatRod]

You're tapping threads into something that has none. The tapered tap is really the most "correct" as it's the easiest to get started and generally cuts a little easier than the other two types. Just my personal experience.