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I always use a heavy threaded rod through the arm and bushing. Some heavy plates either end, a narrow pipe spacer on the far side, and a spilt spacer (2 halves of pipe) in the center like Carl suggests. Lube up the threads, clamp one nut in a vise with the rod facing up and begin cranking down on the other. Keep the bushing aligned to start and it pulls right in no problem.



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Hi folks,

I am about to re-install the bushings on my control arms and was wondering where / IF I should put grease on the bushing before installing it?

Any tricks from experience on how to press the bushing back in place without the special tools?

 

Thanks!



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At least a vise, no grease on there, you want it dry and make sure you support the arm so that you don't squish the area closed where you are pressing in the bushing. Also make sure you are pressing only on the outer flange, not the rubber or the centre sleeve.

It will take a pretty good vice to do it. I use our press at work and that goes even better. You might break the vise if it's a cheap Chinese unit.

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All good tips Mark. Yes, I should've mentioned, make sure it starts straight!

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Would it help to keep the bushings in the freezer overnight?



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If you're pulling just the rubber or poly into the shell, then freezing them really does seem to help Clint. I did that with the Energy bushings on the 69.



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Thanks guys,

Job done. Now I only have to put it back on the car :)

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photo's please.



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