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LCA/Pivot question??... #971622 04/11/11 10:47 PM 04/11/11 10:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio moparrulzzz OP top fuel
moparrulzzz OP top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio	I was getting my parts ready to put the front suspension on this weekend and noticed that my pivot pin was not all the way in like the other LCA. I need verification that the pin should be pressed all the way to the collar. See pics.. Thnx Chuck

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: moparrulzzz] #971623 04/11/11 11:08 PM 04/11/11 11:08 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,701 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,701 Florida	Absolutely needs fixing. When I did mine, they pressed pin into bushing, then pressed into LCA. Check step 14 http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/tipstricks/155_0306_control_arms/index2.html

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: BDW] #971624 04/12/11 01:08 AM 04/12/11 01:08 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA Jim_Lusk I Live Here
Jim_Lusk I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA	Bottom pic is correct. The top pic shows the inner sleeve on the bushing has been pressed out the back side..........That bushing needs to be replaced properly.

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: Jim_Lusk] #971625 04/12/11 01:12 AM 04/12/11 01:12 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: Bottom pic is correct. The top pic shows the inner sleeve on the bushing has been pressed out the back side..........That bushing needs to be replaced properly. I agree with Jim.... The magazine article referenced above does show the bushing fully installed & it still exposes the stepped shoulder... Last edited by 1_WILD_RT; 04/12/11 01:16 AM. "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #971626 04/12/11 06:25 AM 04/12/11 06:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,936 Holly/MI D Dean_Kuzluzski master
Dean_Kuzluzski master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,936 Holly/MI	Quote: Quote: Bottom pic is correct. The top pic shows the inner sleeve on the bushing has been pressed out the back side..........That bushing needs to be replaced properly. I agree with Jim.... The magazine article referenced above does show the bushing fully installed & it still exposes the stepped shoulder... Totally agree. That pin is stepped and the bottom pic is right. I've done at least 4 sets and they all looked like the bottom pic when done. Pressed pin into bushing then pin/bushing assembly into LCA. R.I.P.- Gary "Coop" Davis 02/09/68-05/13/04

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: Jim_Lusk] #971627 04/12/11 10:28 PM 04/12/11 10:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio moparrulzzz OP top fuel
moparrulzzz OP top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio	Quote: Bottom pic is correct. The top pic shows the inner sleeve on the bushing has been pressed out the back side..........That bushing needs to be replaced properly. Ok so the top pic the pin/inner sleeve has been pressed to far? If the inner sleeve has been pressed thru as well you can't press it back it needs to be replaced? Last edited by moparrulzzz; 04/12/11 10:36 PM.

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: moparrulzzz] #971628 04/12/11 10:37 PM 04/12/11 10:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio moparrulzzz OP top fuel
moparrulzzz OP top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio	Is there a easier way to remove the bushings besides melting the rubber and a air chisel? Any suggestions? Thnx

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: moparrulzzz] #971629 04/13/11 12:21 AM 04/13/11 12:21 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA Jim_Lusk I Live Here
Jim_Lusk I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA	Press out the pin again and use a screwdriver to pry the rubber out. Then weld a washer to inside of the outer sleeve and press it out. Open the jaws of a vise to about 2/3 the size of the inner sleeve. Take a 3lb sledge and hit the inner sleeve against the vise jaws while rotating the pin. After several blows the sleeve will slide off.

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: Jim_Lusk] #971630 04/13/11 02:42 PM 04/13/11 02:42 PM
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Dons Dart mopar D Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 440 Canada	I cant believe I saw that another idiot in the world.I took my lowers in to have the bushings pressed in and even gave the idiot paper instructions,he still pressed the same to far in.Took my new bushings witch the idiot had to pay for and had the job done right.good luck.

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: Dons Dart] #971631 04/13/11 03:06 PM 04/13/11 03:06 PM
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65Frank super street 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 806 Belle Mead, NJ	I know it might seem like overkill, but I bought a $199 Harbor Freight 20-ton press that I've used not only for LCAs but rear axle bearings and trans bearings. To me it's money well spent to avoid this kind of aggravation.

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: 65Frank] #971632 04/13/11 04:08 PM 04/13/11 04:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,936 Holly/MI D Dean_Kuzluzski master
Dean_Kuzluzski master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,936 Holly/MI	Quote: I know it might seem like overkill, but I bought a $199 Harbor Freight 20-ton press that I've used not only for LCAs but rear axle bearings and trans bearings. To me it's money well spent to avoid this kind of aggravation. I got a $99 12 ton press back in 1987. Have done countless trans, axle and suspension bushings and bearings for myself and friends. Not to mention it will hold parts for you while you torch or beat on them better than your biggest friend can. Great investment. R.I.P.- Gary "Coop" Davis 02/09/68-05/13/04

Re: LCA/Pivot question??... [Re: Dean_Kuzluzski] #971633 04/13/11 11:28 PM 04/13/11 11:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio moparrulzzz OP top fuel
moparrulzzz OP top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,679 Mansfield,Ohio	Thnx guys, getting a press is in the future!! I sure hope the welded washer tip works, that would make things alot easier!!

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